Manufacturing Technician in Staverton, United Kingdom

Manufacturing Team Member

Cereal Partners UK

Location: Staverton, Wiltshire

Competitive Salary plus companywide benefits

Full-time – average of 42 hours a week, shift working days and nights.

POSITION SUMMARY

Cereal Partners UK, a powerful alliance between Nestlé and General Mills, is seeking a Manufacturing Team Member to join our dedicated team in Staverton, Wiltshire. As a bright, forward-thinking company, we are always striving for new ways to develop and market better products, helping to enhance the lifestyles of consumers and stay on top in the highly competitive cereal aisle.

As a member of our manufacturing team, you will carry out a wide range of duties associated with the manufacturing of breakfast cereals, from the early stages of the production process through to dispatch.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MANUFACTURING TEAM MEMBER

Are you ready to kick-start your career in the world of manufacturing? This is an excellent entry role, we provide an induction programme which is comprehensive and all new colleagues are given the training and support to set themselves up for future success.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• To contribute towards the efficient and safe production of breakfast cereals, with minimum waste, achieving predefined quality standards in line with the production schedule and striving to continuously improve our operations.

• Ensuring a clean line making sure it meets the required hygiene standards • Ensuring your line meets all necessary production standards for efficient production

• Recording quality checks to ensure compliance to joining focus groups to eliminate root cause issues and make continuous improvements.

• It is expected that all colleagues have a safety mindset and contribute to our factory safety programmes.

• We set high standards to deliver a quality product as we strive to Make Breakfast Better. Safety in our factory is our priority, we care about our colleagues and continue to make their work safer

and easier, your contribution will be to take responsibility for your area and follow the guidelines.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

• Good level of numeracy, literacy, and IT skills

• Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately and consistently

• A supportive and positive team player

• Lead with a safety mindset in all tasks

• Reliable, showing flexibility and adaptability

• Able to actively troubleshoot and problem solve

• Initiative and drive to look for improvement opportunities

• Self-motivated and with a willingness to learn to become skilled in a range of different areas within the factory

• Passionate about products leaving site on time and of the best quality standard

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

What can we offer in return? Great benefits you would expect from a business the size of Cereal Partners Worldwide if you were to join us today – in the shape of:

• Discretionary bonus plan for all employees

• Work pattern where work-life balance matters; the shift pattern provides for a full 7 day break each month. When at work, several paid breaks throughout the shift so colleagues are refreshed to be able to perform at their best

• Company pension with favorable company contributions, along with Life Assurance

• Annual leave with the option to sell / purchase additional leave

• Reward successes & contribution via ‘Your Reward’, where employees can trade their reward points for prizes and vouchers

• Cycle to work scheme

• On-site secure parking & free electric car changing points

• Access to a great discount platform, providing discounts with many leading retailers

• Health & wellbeing is at the heart CPW, this is supported by physical and mental health First Aiders

• Discounted local gym membership

• Full PPE, so no need to worry about having the right kit for the job

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and their immediate families

• Enjoy our breakfast cereal

• Parental Support Policy, supporting colleagues to balance work and family life along with enhanced leave for colleagues planning a family

• A real focus on training and development with many colleagues having a successful career journey with CPW

• An open culture where employees have a voice through forums and committees

• Further flexible benefits for employees to select the things that matter most to them

The closing date for this role is Monday 22/04/2024.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants, so please don’t delay in submitting your application.

At CPW, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business.

People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know. We take pride in championing inclusion and diversity, our people make up a number of Colleague Networks who represent different experiences and communities who hold us accountable in creating a sense of belonging for all, and our values create the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution you bring. Find out more about our Colleague Networks here: Diversity, equity and inclusion vacanciesineu.com Nestlé (nestle.co.uk)