At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate barley handling and malt movements, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join a leading malting company with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Great career progression and hands-on training in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital process in food production and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a willingness to learn and grow.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
- Buckie Qualifications & Skills
- Day Operator
- Barley handling from intake to pre‑steep and malt movements from off‑kiln through to malt out‑loading.
- Understanding of the full malting process (barley intake, drying & storage through to malt dispatch) to enable operation of the site during a single‑person 12‑hr shift where necessary.
- The ability to attain MAGB Fundamentals in Malting qualification within 3 years of starting employment.
- Conduct barley quality analysis on incoming loads and malt quality checks pre‑dispatch.
- Operation of weighbridge system and loading of lorries with malt & co‑products as required.
- Understanding the electrical and mechanical operation of the site and the ability to undertake basic fault‑finding & report process deviations or machinery faults that cannot be corrected.
- Provide direct assistance to shift engineer and other engineers.
- Understanding the importance of health & safety, food & feed safety, site hygiene, environmental issues and accurate record keeping.
- Basic to intermediate level IT skills.
- Ability to follow barley and malt preparation and production process batch instructions and apply common sense thinking & approach to work independently up to a level of authority.
- Practical hands‑on attitude with good situational awareness and the ability to complete documented risk assessments where necessary and work safely at all times.
- Able to actively participate in daily operations meetings.
- Able to successfully complete training including misc safety‑related courses, telehandler and shovel loader driver training, and any other training required to carry out normal operator duties.
- Actively participate in continual improvement initiatives.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Operator in Buckie employer: The Boortmalt Group
As an Operator Weighbridge at our facility, you will join a dynamic team that values safety, reliability, and proactive work ethics. Our company fosters a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth in the manufacturing and food processing sectors, all while being located in a vibrant community that prioritises employee well-being and development. With a commitment to quality standards and customer service, we ensure that our employees are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their roles.
We think you need these skills to ace Operator in Buckie
Barley Handling
Malting Process Understanding
Quality Analysis
Weighbridge Operation
Basic Fault-Finding
Health & Safety Awareness
Food & Feed Safety Knowledge
