£ 24,070 per annum rising to £24,783 following successful completion of probationary period

Shift based role following a 7 day pattern

We also offer an attractive benefits package which includes:

• Competitive holiday entitlement offered
• Subsidised canteen facilities, staff shop, free parking
• Contributory pension scheme with life assurance benefits

Deeside Cereals is one of the largest private label manufacturers of traditional breakfast cereal and cereal bars. Our position as a market leader is as a result of over 30 years of continuous growth.  Deeside Cereals has captured the market delivering into the big 4 retailers in the UK and Ireland as well as EU retailers across Europe.

We currently have a vacancy for 2X Hygiene Operatives reporting directly to our Hygiene Manager.

The successful candidate would be responsible for ensuring the provision of an effective hygiene service within our site; this includes both internal and external areas of the factory, general offices, amenities, locker rooms and toilets.

Key objectives of the role include:

• Manual cleaning of all machinery, equipment, walls & fittings
• High level cleaning
• Follow cleaning procedures and schedules
• Ensure that raw materials and finished products are not contaminated during the cleaning procedure
• Carrying out safety checks on all cleaning equipment and machinery prior to use
• Mixing cleaning solutions following the manufacturer instructions
• Maintaining the yard, ensuring correct segregation of waste
• General cleaning of all drains/structures
• Cleaning of offices/locker rooms/canteen/toilet facilities

Experience & Know How:

• Manual Handling
• Basic food hygiene
• COSSH
• Ladder safety
• High level access
• FLT licence desirable
• Experience of working within a food manufacturing environment
• Experience of cleaning and hygiene schedules
• Excellent communication skills

Telephone interview will be conducted at first stage, 2^nd stage interview will follow a competency based interview along with factory tour.

Should you be interested in applying for this role, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Jo Jones, HR & Training Advisor at:

Jo.Jones@deesidecereals.co.uk

Closing date for applications:  Friday 30^th October 2020

• Strictly No Agencies

Deeside Cereals is an equal opportunities employer.

We currently have several vacancies on Process & Bar Line, following the 4 shift Process/Barline shift pattern.

For all external applicants Verbal and Numerical testing will be conducted at first stage, candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to attend a competency based interview and participate in an assessment exercise.

Deeside Cereals existing employees will be invited to a meeting to discuss their request for a shift transfer in more detail.

Key objectives of the role include:

• Full responsibility for completion of all relevant safety checks prior to the commencement of the daily production programme
• Production line adjustments, changeovers, strip downs and re-assembly when changing over a product
• Responsible for ordering the correct volumes of raw materials and packaging from the warehouse to me the daily production programme.
• Responsible for the quality and quantity of the product being produced and packed and the relevant paperwork to support this.
• Maintain a constant supply of raw materials/ingredients and packaging to the production line.

 Experience & Know How:

•  A good standard of general education is required in English and Maths.
• A sound working knowledge of the food industry with experience of working within GMP (Good manufacturing practices) is essential.
• Problem solving skills are essential for these roles
• An FLT licence is an advantage
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate at level 1 or 2 would be a distinct advantage

Competencies:

• Ability to use initiative and judgement in identifying and correcting production faults and stoppages and ordering raw materials to ensure a constant production run is achieved.

These roles will be advertised both internally and externally.

Should you wish to apply for these positions, please request a copy of the job description from the HR Department and send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Jo Jones, HR & Training Advisor, jo.jones@deesidecereals.co.uk closing date for internal applications: Friday 30^th October 2020.

• Strictly No Agencies

Deeside Cereals is an equal opportunities employer.