Operator

Company
Adecco
Location
Felixstowe
Salary
£32,721 per annum

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment? If so, we want to hear from YOU!

  • Contract Type: Temp to Perm
  • Temp Role Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
  • Permanent Role Hours: Shift pattern - 2 days (6 AM - 6 PM), 2 nights (6 PM - 6 AM), followed by 6 days off. Enjoy two 18-day breaks per year!
  • Hourly Rate: £16.78

Key Responsibilities

  1. Fermentation Operations
    • Start, stop, monitor, and control fermentation and culture train processes.
    • Perform seeding, separations, molasses control, and sterilisation tasks.
    • Record and analyse fermentation data, adjust plans as needed, and communicate changes.
    • Coordinate bulk chemical deliveries and ensure compliance with standards.
  2. Cream Loading
    • Clean, load, and monitor road tankers with yeast cream, ensuring adherence to loading plans.
    • Conduct sampling, system checks, and maintain accurate records.
    • Perform tanker CIP (Cleaning in Place), blending hookups, and equipment maintenance.
  3. General Plant Operations
    • Monitor utilities (e.g., blowers, chillers, boilers, and water systems) and perform routine checks.
    • Prepare culture vessels, handle bulk materials, and manage chemical deliveries.
    • Conduct pre-fermentation inspections, sampling, and other process tests (e.g., pH, conductivity).
    • Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, including routine CIP tasks.
  4. Administrative & Technical Support
    • Complete required paperwork, data entry, and CCP (Critical Control Point) checks.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues, report maintenance needs, and respond to incidents.
    • Assist with communication between functions and ensure smooth handovers between shifts.

Your Skills & Experience:

  • 2+ years in the Food & Beverage or Food Services industry
  • Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a keen understanding of safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Basic maths skills and comfortable with data analysis
  • Computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Who You Are:

  • Ideally from an engineering or process control background
  • Highly organised with the ability to multi-task
  • Capable of making urgent decisions and presenting solutions effectively

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location
Felixstowe
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£32,721 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
5th March 2025
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