Be Personnel are currently recruiting for a Production Operator to join our clients malting site in Pencaitland, just outside Edinburgh. The role is varied, working a combination of day and shift work in the malting plant and silos. Alongside other responsibilities key tasks will include implementation of plant cleaning schedules, weighbridge operation, harvest works, effluent plant works, and basic operational maintenance tasks.

Days: 40 hours a week, 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Shifts: 42 hours a week, Four days on 6am to 6pm, four days off, four nights on 6pm to 6am, four nights off.
Absence cover and other relief cover: 12-hour shifts, days/nights and may be at short notice.
No holidays to be taken during the designated harvest period (Mid August till October)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Malt operations including the Steeping, Germination and Kilning processes. Monitor, record and adjust parameters throughout the process to produce malt to meet customer expectations
• Silo operations relating to all grain movements, sampling and pesticide dosing/record keeping
• Production of malt residual pellets and barley screenings
• Liaise with the commercial team to arrange collection of by-products
• Liaise with site management team on any production anomalies
• Liaise with the engineering team to identify and rectify operational issues
• Completion of all necessary record keeping in accordance with quality procedures
• Cleaning of process areas in line with cleaning schedules
• Conduct borehole chemical dosing as required
• Report on site needs and plan activities with line management to meet these needs
• Maintain a high level of hygiene across the whole site including preparation of storage facilities, waste management, yard sweeping and general cleaning tasks
• Provide cover for shifts during holidays, sickness and absence when require
• Conduct harvest operations including drier operation and shift work
• Training and advising temporary workers during harvest and shutdown periods to ensure the highest levels of personal safety are achieved alongside operational needs
• Weighbridge operation/cover
• Operating effluent plant to ensure site meets discharge consents
• Carry out basic operational maintenance tasks and assist plant engineering team
• Operate Manitou, forklift, scissor lift as required including moving material from flat stores
• Product dispatch including inspecting, preparing, and filling of export containers
• Proactive observation of machinery condition prior to use and determination of which machines to use for specific tasks.
• Accurately complete all necessary records.
• Ensure full compliance with:
  • Health & Safety at Work Act
  • Company Safety Procedures
  • Food Safety Regulations
  • Company Quality Standards
  • Environmental Procedures
  • Undertake training and provide cover in other areas of the plant as required.

With this role there is also the potential opportunity to move towards career progression and duty manager responsibilities.

COMPENSATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package will be provided. Our client offers a generous benefits package for those eligible including:

• Health cash plan
• Medical
• EAP
• Life insurance
• Fitness subsidy
• Loyalty awards
• Cycle to work
• Benefits hub discounts.

Apply today and our recruitment specialists will be in touch!