Operational Mixer (Day shift)

Operational Mixer

ABOUT NICHOLS:

We\’re Nichols plc – the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!

We have been making life taste better since 1908. As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products everyone loves.

At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are.

We’re well known for our famous purple drink it’s true, but it is our team of talented people that truly make us. We are actively always looking for difference and we are working hard to make sure all our practices are inclusive.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

We are looking for a Mixing Operative to join our Ross-on-Wye manufacturing site. You’ll predominantly, but not exclusively be working a 12-hour day shift 6am – 6pm Monday to Thursday.

The role reports into the Production Team Leader and the primary purpose ismixing ingredients, liquid sugar production and cleaning of equipment used. You’ll be ensuring the correct preparation of recipes and that our procedures are adhered to without deviation. The role also provides support and cover to the packaging lines and interacts with numerous parties to ensure that the production activitiesare achieved.

You will have a fantastic opportunity to play a valuable role in our Nichols journey, helping us to ‘Make Life Taste Better’ for everyone!

YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Ensuring required daily workload is completed on time, in full and to the approved standards.
• Following SOPs and Approved Recipe master mixing instructions to ensure we have the best soft drinks and mixers available and completed right first time.
• Completing a range of tasks including (but not limited to) mix preparation, machine operating, sugar production, liquid product quality sign off, CIP, downtime monitoring and work area cleanliness.
• Ensure that all raw materials are accurately added to the work order and updated within SAP.
• Support the coverage of skills across shift, being able to substitute for production operative if required in periods of leave.

YOU WILL BE:

• Flexible – shift patterns and business needs can change therefore our manufacturing teams must have an adaptable mindset and be available to work opposite shift patterns if required.
• Proud to be part of the team and committed to doing a great job every day.
• Open to learning new skills and training others.
• Communicate positively with others – operating as a role model and demonstrating the Nichols values.
• Capable of working with accurate measurements and small tolerances.
• Able to follows specific routines and processes.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:

No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:

• 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
• A generous pension scheme
• Annual Bonus
• Save as you Earn Share Scheme
• Option to join our private medical cover scheme

AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿

We are also proud to offer:

• Holiday home stay
• Your birthday off work
• 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
• Help yourself to our drinks and slush drinks when at one of our sites
• Staff shop with discounts on our products

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.

We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.

Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.