Technical Operator

Job Title: Technical Operator

Location: Milton Keynes

Shift: Continental

Are you ready to Be Your Best Barr None?

We are all about Being Your Best Barr None and having a career with real Moments that Matter! 

AG Barr has been quenching the nation’s thirst for over 145 years and is home to some of the UK’s most loved drinks brands.

Employing around 850 people across four business units and seven UK locations, we are proud to be a responsible business that takes care of our people, values diversity, gives something back to our communities and works to minimise our environmental impact.

At our core is Barr Soft Drinks, home to some of the UK’s most loved soft drinks. Whether it’s the iconic IRN-BRU, launched in 1901 and still going strong today, the vibrant RUBICON fruit based brand or the unique range of BARR flavours, we brighten people’s lives with refreshingly different drinks.

We also have a number of exciting owned brands within our portfolio, including the functional drinks brand Boost, FUNKIN which operates in the exciting and growing cocktail market and MOMA, which crafts quality oats into great tasting oat drinks and porridges.

There's never been a better time to join us!

What we’re looking for…

An excellent opportunity has become available for a Technical Operator to join the team on our Milton Keynes site. As an Operator, you will be part of a dynamic team running our high speed Tetra, Canning and PET lines. You will also work on routine maintenance, quality and hygiene checks. This is a fast paced and varied role and given our extensive product range, no two days will be the same!

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• Previous experience of working within an FMCG food and/or beverage production environment: machine operation, lubrication and cleaning maintenance skills would be beneficial, there will be use of basic hand tools. 
• GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent, is required. 
• You will need to be highly motivated, have the ability to learn quickly, and have a positive attitude and work well as part of a team.
• Must have basic computer skills.
• Must have developed communication skills.
  

What we offer…

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive culture where your voice can be heard.  Our skilled, loyal and committed people are critical to the future success of AG Barr which is why we are continually investing in our employees to develop their talent.

We look after our employees by offering a competitive salary and benefits package which includes;

• Up to 33 days holiday (depending on shift pattern)
• Flexible holiday trading
• Living Wage Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Flexible benefits e.g. discounts & cashbacks, gym memberships, technology purchases etc
• Life assurance
• Save as you earn scheme
• Staff sales discount
• Free AG Barr products throughout your working day
• Pension
• Annual salary review 
• Ongoing professional development

And much more! 

To find out more about what it is like to work for AG Barr, please visit our careers platform here.

We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.

While we have highlighted our ideal requirements for this role, we are realistic that the successful candidate probably won't meet every single requirement in this advert, but we are big advocates of people growing in role. So even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to submit an application - you may be just what we are looking for! Apply now!

Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted.

Latest closing date for applications is Tuesday 10th December 2024

Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so apply now!