At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate the malting process and ensure quality checks during a 12-hour shift.
- Company: Join a leading company in the malting industry with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Gain valuable skills, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and participation in improvement initiatives.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and contribute to the production of high-quality malt.
- Qualifications: Understanding of malting processes and basic IT skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Qualifications & Skills
- Understanding of the full malting process (barley intake, drying & storage through to malt despatch) to operate the site during a single person 12hr shift.
- 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‑despatch.
- Operation of weighbridge system & loading of lorries with malt & co‑products as required.
- Understanding the electrical and mechanical operation of the site & ability to undertake basic fault finding & report process deviations or machinery faults which cannot be corrected.
- Provide direct assistance to shift engineer partner 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 process instructions and common sense thinking and approach to allow working on own initiative 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 miscellaneous 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.
PRODUCTION OPERATOR SHIFT 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 PRODUCTION OPERATOR SHIFT in Buckie
Understanding of the full malting process
Barley quality analysis
Malt quality checks
Operation of weighbridge system
Basic fault finding
Health & safety awareness
Food & feed safety knowledge
