Manufacturing Operator

We are a trusted natural extracts and ingredients manufacturer to the global beverage, flavour, fragrance and consumer goods markets from our bases in the UK, the US and China. We have been making the world taste better since our foundation in 1886, but this is just the beginning. Committed to continuous improvement, we have deep established roots and a visionary strategic path that drives us forward. Our people are creative, technically excellent and dedicated - allowing us to develop and supply a range of ready-made or bespoke systems to suit even the most adventurous needs. Everyone from logistics, people team, finance, operations and research and development to sales, marketing, planning, IT and procurement work together, making us the partner of choice for our international customer base.

Reporting to: Team Leader

Location: Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk

Hours: Alternating 12-hour shift pattern, 36.75 hours per week (alternating shifts of Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 6.00am to 6.15pm and Friday, Saturday & Sunday - 6.00pm to 6.15am)

Salary: £29,351 per annum (this includes annual shift allowance) plus competitive benefits package.

The Opportunity

As a Manufacturing Operator you will be playing a pivotal role, processing orders and operating and maintaining and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of machinery.

What it’s like to work here

We’ve been making the world taste better since 1886 and sell over 3000 products in more than 90 countries, but we’re only just getting started. We’re on an exciting journey and have ambitious plans to become the indispensable partner of choice for the world’s leading flavour and fragrance houses, beverage and consumer brands. On joining Treatt, you’ll become one of over 400 international experts, working together to collectively surprise and delight our customers. Nothing is more important to us than the happiness of our people as without them, we’d never succeed.

What you’ll be doing

• Operating all Distillation process units according to operating and safety procedures and learning aspects of MAB
• Operating all ancillary equipment, including chillers, compressors, tank farm Thermal Oil Burners, Vacuum pumps and the tank farm control system
• Assisting in the safe start-up and shut-down of all plants and ancillary equipment
• Carrying out weekly checks, including housekeeping and ensure they are suitably actioned
• Ensuring that hourly checks, including close monitoring of process units are carried out
• Contributing to a ‘right first time’ policy and help to ensure that all orders are met on time and within specification.
• Carrying out basic maintenance tasks such as replacing valves, seals, checking filters etc. Report more complex maintenance problems to Shift Supervisor.
• Operating and carrying out checks on Pilot plant if required
• Carrying out laboratory tasks and analytical work as required to maintain efficient use of process equipment
• Loading and unloading tankers, ensuring paperwork, analysis and transfer is carried out in an efficient and timely manner
• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping and 5S are maintained at all times within the department
• Carrying out bulking of manufactured and purchased materials and fulfilling orders in an efficient and timely manner
• Operating the safe use of fork lift trucks and ensure checks are completed on relevant vehicles
• Stock taking
• Use of control system PCS7
• Ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures and Cleaning Processes are followed at all times
• Coordinating stock that requires melting & Filtering in preparation for orders
• Supporting the delivery and deployment of a lean culture and behaviour in the organisation.
• Contribute to a ‘Continuous Improvement’ process to improve, optimise and make safer processes and operations.
• Maintaining high standards of GMP & BRC compliance in all aspects of production
• Exhibiting a good awareness of COSHH, risk assessment, HAZOP and general process safety and ensure this is communicated to all staff.

What we’re looking for

• 3 GCSEs or equivalent to Grade C (4) or above (English and Maths)
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment preferable
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to take initiative, be proactive, manage changing priorities and work independently
• Great interpersonal and relationship skills
• An ownership mentality with the aptitude to work independently as required
• You will have excellent communication skills, spoken and written
• Build good working relationships with work colleagues
• Excellent attention to detail, friendly and helpful nature

What we’ll do for you

We offer an excellent package which includes a competitive salary; a generous holiday entitlement as well as the opportunity to purchase additional holiday, we also offer a discretionary annual bonus, BUPA medical and dental schemes, pension scheme with 9% employer contribution, life assurance, group income protection, SAYE schemes and free shares. With the encouragement and development you need, we help you to become your ultimate you. Beyond building a successful career, we also support the wishes and ambitions of our staff outside of the office in achieving a health work/life balance - the wellbeing of our staff is paramount to us, which we actively promote and support by regularly delivering a variety of wellbeing initiatives and offering responsibility based flexibility. There will also be opportunities to be actively involved in community and charity projects and to take part in numerous subsidized social events.

Polite Notice: We politely request that we are not contacted by any recruitment agencies. We have a preferred supplier list and high volumes of speculative calls from agencies negatively impact upon the efficiency of our business. Please help us to maintain the highest levels of customer service by respecting our wishes.