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Production Shift Operator
Job Posted: 22 days ago
Salary: £ 34,000 - 36,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Pencaitland
Expire in: 6 days
Job Description
Production Shift Operator
Pencaitland, Tranent, Midlothian
£34,000 – £36,000 + bonus & 25 days holiday + bank holidays
4 on / 4 off rotating shifts (Days 6am–6pm / Nights 6pm–6am)
Are you experienced in industrial-scale production environments and looking to take on a varied, hands-on operational role? Join a well-established, global manufacturing site operating 24/7, supplying high-quality product to the brewing, distilling, and food sectors.
The Role
You’ll be working as part of a small, skilled team ensuring the smooth running of both maltings and silo operations across the site. Duties will include:
Key Responsibilities:
Operate and monitor Steeping, Germination, and Kilning processes
Manage silo operations: grain movement, sampling, and record-keeping
Produce residual pellets and handle by-products
Liaise with commercial, engineering, and site management teams
Complete cleaning duties in line with hygiene standards
Operate borehole chemical dosing and effluent treatment plant
Perform basic maintenance tasks and assist engineers
Conduct product dispatch, container loading, and weighbridge operation
Use forklift, scissor lift, and Manitou equipment where required
Participate in harvest operations and support temporary workers
General Compliance:
Follow health & safety legislation, food safety regulations, and quality/environmental procedures
Maintain accurate records and operate machinery safely and effectively
Support other areas of the plant as required through training
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Literate and numerate
Self-motivated and proactive with strong problem-solving skills
Flexibility to work rotating shifts including nights
Experience in a production or manufacturing environment
Solid understanding of Health & Safety in an industrial setting
Desirable:
Experience in malting, brewing, distilling, or food production
Forklift licence or previous FLT/scissor lift/telehandler use
The Package
Salary: £34,000 – £36,000
Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off), 42 hours per week
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company bonus scheme
Overtime opportunities
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