Production Operative

Our client is a fast-growing distillery in the UK, focusing on whisky and gin and are currently recruiting for a Bottling Operative to join their team in Shipston-on-Stour! Pay £23,920 per annum Hours The role is full-time, working 40 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays (9am – 5.30 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break), including bank holidays. WE ARE LOOKING FOR: An engaged, production inclined individual who is willing to work as a team in a fast-paced environment and preferably with prior experience working on bottling/packaging equipment. Candidates must exhibit a continuous improvement mind set and behaviours. Candidates must also demonstrate behaviours of professionalism and teamwork. The ability to operate machinery by hand and to lift heavy weights is required. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Operate all equipment - rinsers, fillers, crowners, labeller. * Perform all responsibilities in compliance with safety, sanitation, quality and housekeeping rules. * Perform machine and equipment line changeovers for different bottles, packaging, and liquid. * Perform equipment maintenance and preventative tasks as assigned. * Clean machinery to maintain optimum machine performance. This may include using tools to scrape, wipe, sweep, and squeegee. * Troubleshoot machinery to maintain optimum machine performance. This may include clearing jams, adjusting/resetting equipment, removing glue/labels, etc. * Exhibit a positive attitude and work with co-workers in a team-based environment to achieve production goals. Full training will be provided. DESIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES: * Material handing experience * Excellent communication skills * Mechanical aptitude. BENEFITS: * 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) * Competitive salary * Pension scheme * Staff discount