Site Operator in Lancaster

Location: On site / Lansil Way, Lancaster LA1 3QY, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Agriculture, Fishing, Forestry and Food Processing | General Operative
Salary: Competitive salary

Ready to roll up your sleeves and play a key part in keeping our Lancaster Mill moving?

We’re looking for a reliable, practical and hands-on Site Operator to join our busy operational team. From the Mill and Weighbridge to bulk out-loading, warehousing and our production plants, no two days will be quite the same. If you’re flexible, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team that gets the job done, we’d love to hear from you

ABOUT US

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr’s Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions.

Carr’s Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company.

THE JOB

As a Site Operator, you’ll play a key role in keeping our Lancaster Mill running safely, efficiently and effectively. You’ll work flexibly across all operational areas of the site, including the Mill, Weighbridge, Bulk Out-loading, Warehouse, Blends Plant, Coarse Mix Plant and Bag Warehouse, depending on the needs of the business. You’ll operate plant and machinery that you have been trained and authorised to use, while maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, cleanliness and housekeeping throughout the site.

• Take responsibility for ensuring that all operating instructions and procedures are followed so that plant and machinery is operated at optimum efficiency and finished product meets the quality and safety hazards standards specified.
• Undertake mill, Warehouse and Yard cleaning duties where necessary to ensure the site meets the high standards required to maintain UFAS accreditation.
• To ensure that the documentation for all area is completed in accordance with UFAS and trading standards legislation.
• Take ownership of carrying out safety checks on machinery and ensure that these are documented and report in the event of any issues in line with company procedures.
• Take a proactive approach to raising concerns regarding quality / service / environmental and feed safety issues.
• Working closely with colleagues ensure that the health and safety of yourself and others working across the mill is prioritised and where there are any concerns these should be reported accordingly.
• To support the site management team with stock control and stock rotation in line with warehousing principles.
• Take responsibility for reporting mill maintenance issues that require attention immediately.
• Adhere to Company and Group policies and procedures, including but not limited to those relating to Safety, Health and Environmental.
• To ensure all relevant legislation and approved codes of practice, are adhered in respect of ongoing compliance, including but not limited to UFAS, FIAS, & NOPS assurance schemes.
• Maintain flexibility in shifts and coverage to support operational demand.
• Ensure visitors, drivers and contractors comply with site safety rules.
• Ensure legal and company requirements, including site security protocols, are followed.
• Report hazardous situations or feed safety concerns immediately.
• Lead by example in PPE use, safe behaviours and UFAS/HACCP/Health & Safety compliance.

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Experience working in a busy manufacturing and/or agricultural environment.
• Basic level of IT literacy and ability to learn new systems.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• A ‘can do’ attitude with the ability to work using your own initiative and as part of a team.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with key internal stakeholders.
• Experience of working in an animal feed mill.

BENEFITS

As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

An attractive salary package.

Annual salary reviews in September each year.

A minimum of 25 days annual leave.

Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.

Your Health

Health Assured : Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.

Sick pay : Generous company sick pay entitlement.

Health Cash Plan : A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle

Staff Discount : Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.

Cycle to work scheme : A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.

Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover : Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.

My Savings Hub : Access to an exclusive member’s discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.

Salary finance benefits : Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

Your Future

Pension : Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.

Training & Development : Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.

Right to Work Under Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker route. Therefore, to be considered for this position, you must already have the legal right to work in the UK. Please confirm that you are able to provide appropriate documentation to verify this status.