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For Companies Rate of pay: £37,686.99 per annum. No experience needed!
A little bit about us: Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for over 100 years. We are passionate about malt, malted ingredients, and sustainability; being leaders in our field, we are over halfway to meeting or beating our net zero carbon target by 2050.
In this role, Muntons will provide:
- Competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually
- Company pension contribution at 5%
- Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Company profit-based bonus
- myStaffShop membership
Your key duties are:
- To always maintain and promote correct Health & Safety standards, following company policies and procedures.
- To always maintain and promote correct Environmental standards, following company policies and procedures.
- To carry out cleaning as required following a clean as you go policy.
- Operate the peat furnace to ensure a controlled burn, confident working with fire.
- Operate the weighbridge to weigh wagons in and out in line with company procedure.
- Operate plant equipment and controls using both manual controls and the computerised SCADA system.
- Load containers and totes.
- Use a telehandler and Forklift (Training provided if required).
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Has a basic engineering knowledge to make minor repairs and safely keep machinery running.
- Complete all required paperwork in line with company policy and Peating Plant Manager instructions.
- A flexible approach to a range of tasks and work situations.
- To communicate all relevant information in a professional manner.
The Candidate will have the following key behaviours and competencies:
- Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others.
- Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
- Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
- Performance Improvement: Actively seeks ways to improve their performance.
- New Team Member Training: Participates in training and provides support to new team members.
- Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company’s values.
- Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
- Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.
Hours of Work: 12 hour rotating shift pattern (2 days/ 2 nights/ 4 days off 365 days a year) giving 24/7 operational cover - 6.00 am to 6.00 pm and 6.00 pm to 6.00 am. Averaging 42 hours per week.
Contact Detail:
Muntons Recruiting Team
How to prepare for a job interview at Muntons
✨Know Your Stuff
Before the interview, take some time to research Muntons and their role in the food and drinks industry. Familiarise yourself with their products and values, especially their commitment to sustainability. This will show your genuine interest in the company and help you connect your answers to their mission.
✨Safety First
Given the emphasis on health and safety in the job description, be prepared to discuss how you prioritise safety in a work environment. Think of examples from past experiences or even hypothetical scenarios where you would ensure safety standards are met. This will demonstrate your proactive approach to workplace safety.
✨Team Player Vibes
Muntons values teamwork, so be ready to share examples of how you've collaborated with others in previous roles or projects. Highlight your ability to communicate effectively and support new team members, as this aligns with their expectations for a Production Operator.
✨Flexibility is Key
With the rotating shift pattern mentioned, it's important to express your flexibility and willingness to adapt to different tasks and schedules. Share any experiences where you've successfully managed changing priorities or worked in varied environments to showcase your adaptability.