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Operator

Operator

Bairds MaltGreat Britain
30+ days ago
Salary
£17.61 hourly
Job description

Operator (Relief)

Pencaitland

About the Company

BairdsMalt Limited was formed in March 1999, when two existing companies, Hugh Baird& Sons Limited and Moray Firth Maltings plc, merged to form a newcompany. We currently operate four malting plants within the UK andproduce malt primarily for the brewing and distilling industries. Approximately10% of our malt is exported to customers around the world who want to useBritish malt in their brewing or distilling operations.

Ourmerchanting business, Scotgrain Agriculture Limited, procures malting barleyfor our own use and trades in barley, other grains, and related agriculturalcommodities. In 2013 we launched Brewers Select, our one-stop-shopsupplier of quality ingredients and equipment for craft and microbrewers.

BairdsMalt Limited is part of United Malt Group, which is an international,performance-driven malt supplier operating 18 strategically located maltproduction facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia and the UnitedKingdom. UMG is the world’s fourth largest commercial malt producersupplying malt to brewers and distillers around the world from the largest ofmultinational organisations to the smallest craft brewers. We celebrateour people and we work together to deliver on what we promise. We arefocused on developing a skilled workforce and encouraging diversity of bothpeople and thinking.

Safety

  • Passion
  • Quality
  • Integrity

POSITION SCOPE

The role is varied, working a combination of day and shiftwork in the malting plant and silos. Alongside other responsibilities key tasks will include implementationof plant cleaning schedules, weighbridge operation, harvest works, effluentplant works, and basic operational maintenance tasks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Maltings andSilo

  • 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

    • Other Duties

  • 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 required
  • 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

    • General

  • 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 thepotential opportunity to move towards career progression and duty managerresponsibilities.

    SKILLS & ABILITIES

  • Literate and numerate
  • Self-motivated
  • Excellentproblem-solving ability
  • Motivatinginterpersonal skills
  • Flexible,pro-active approach

    • EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
  • Practical experience in an industrial scale production environment
  • Willing to learn / train invarious areas relating to the position is desirable
  • Previous experience in amalting manufacturing environment is desirable
  • Desirable qualifications : CMC Qualification, IOSHManaging safely

    • COMPENSATION

    Acompetitive compensation and benefits package will be provided. We offer EAP,paid holidays, life insurance, contributory pension plan, gymmembership subsidy, cycle to work scheme, annual health surveillance screening,loyalty awards, and access to the Benefit Hub portal for discounts from variousretailers.