Production Operative - Pay rate is initially £13.47 per hour, and the hours are 40 per week on rotating shifts 6.30 or 7.30am starts on mornings and 1.30 or 2.30pm starts on afternoons Mon-Fri
Robinsons Brewery are currently looking to recruit a Production Operator to work in our Bottling and Tank room at The Unicorn packaging centre in Bredbury, with occasional shifts at our Brewery in the centre of Stockport.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
Contribute to achievement of the overall business success by the safe and efficient handling of our beer and soft drinks during receipt, processing and delivery to the packaging lines. The role also involves supporting the training of other operators to raise their skill levels. You will have responsibility for achieving and exceeding all KPI targets. With responsibility for the organisation of resources, preparation and delivery of products to the packaging lines to a standard at or beyond our customers’ expectations.
This will normally take place on any shift required by the business typically working Monday to Friday on Mornings and Afternoons. Bank Holidays are inclusive of normal working, expect Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.
THIS ROLE IS ACCOUNTABLE FOR:

• Setting up and running plant equipment to achieve excellent standards in safety, quality, productivity and performance.
• Fault finding & rectification.
• Completion of all relevant records
• Coaching to improve performance.
• Supporting training and monitoring other operators
• Leading and participating in continuous improvement activity.
• Role modelling the required behaviours and standards of work.
• Updating SSOW & Risk Assessments as required
• QA sampling, testing & recording of results.

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential

• Pride in delivering excellent results yourself and as part of a team.
• Passion to strive for high performance.
• Keen eye for detail
• Sound levels of numeracy and literacy
• Determination and a will to succeed.
• Good People skills and the ability to influence effectively.
• Analytical decision-making capability
• Ability to clean, inspect and carry out minor maintenance.
• Capable of adapting to and implementing change
• Ability to share knowledge effectively and check competency of others.
• Team player
• Competent IT skills

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Desirable

• Have achieved or be working towards IBD Certification in Packaging
• Engineering or maintenance experience
• Experience in Food FMCG or equivalent process industry.
• Knowledge and use of lean methods & tools
• Previous Experience of liquids processing / packaging or related role, preferably in food and drinks industry

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BENEFITS:

• Competitive annual leave of 35 days inclusive of Bank holidays
• Access to a generous company pension and life assurance
• 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation in our managed pubs
• Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme
• Ongoing training, development and career progression
• Free parking
• Team driven culture based on strong values.
• Stability in a family business that has been around since 1838!

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity then please apply below.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.47 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you eligible to work in the UK without Sponsorship?

Experience:

• Engineering or maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
• Food FMCG or equivalent process industry.: 1 year (preferred)
• lean methods & tools: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• IBD Certification in Packaging (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PO/Bottling