Technical Operator - Process

Job Title: Technical Operator - Process

Location: Milton Keynes

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 1,000 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.

And we’re growing, thanks to some exciting acquisitions in recent years, 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…

As part of the Manufacturing team, the prime role will be to work within the Diessel process system ensure effective production of the RTD product to service the all production lines to allow these to produce to the preset production plan.  This can include pasteurised and unpasteurised products.  The secondary role will be to operate all other pieces of plant & equipment where necessary.

The Process  Technical Operator is part of a team of Technical Operators operating on a shift basis,reporting to the Assistant Team leader in the day to day production.

Reports to Process Production manager / Process Room A/T/L.

Liaise regularly with the Planning team ensuring all Process Control sheets are in order and highlighting any potential restrictions to the production plan. (Ingredient / Plant availability) 

Your responsibilities will include...

As a Technical Operator - Process your responsibilities will include;

• To manufacture finished product to the highest standards
• Prepare products for and manage up to 3 process lines.
• Carry out all QA checks required, and also on all production equipment you may be stationed at.
• Unload Bulk tankers, and carry out tests to ensure they are within the specifications.
• Complete accurate stock checks on a daily basis.
• Carry out all hygiene duties to a high standard, and operate a clean as you go policy..
• Work closely with engineering when there are machine problems..
• Carry out all duties in accordance with safe working practices and factory hygiene standards.
• Strong problem solving ability
• An ability to work on own initiative
• Need to be flexible to react to short notice changes in the production plan and increased flavour changes across all process packaging lines.
• Flexible in supporting operator cover for holidays and absence.
  

What you’ll bring...

The successful candidate will have;

• Must be fully PC literate (SCADA based)
  

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;

• 33 days holiday
• 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 Friday 9th August 2024.

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