Filling Operative - Core

Acu IT; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Little Minsterley is seeking a Filling Operative to join their team on a full-time basis. You will operate designated lines, meet production targets, and maintain GMP standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced production environments, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Up to 5% bonus paid yearly

Health care cash plan

282 hours of holiday

Free onsite secured parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-moving production environment is desirable.
• Ability to prioritize daily tasks.
• Good listener and communicator.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the daily production plan.
• Operate plant/equipment and carry out maintenance.
• Ensure availability of materials and packaging.
• Monitor product quality and take corrective action.
• Lead by example encouraging behavioral standards.

Skills

Problem identification and communication

Experience working on high-speed, high-volume machines

Teamwork & Collaboration

Right-First-Time approach

Demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills

Job description

Filling Operative - Core

Join to apply for the Filling Operative - Core role at Acu-IT.net as a Production (Filling) Operative at our Minsterley site. You will operate and run designated lines, achieving daily operation targets while maintaining GMP standards.

Contract Details

• Contract: Permanent / Full Time
• Location: Minsterley - SY5 0BN (Shrewsbury)
• Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts, days and nights (2 blocks of days & 2 blocks of nights)
• Salary: £31,079.00 per annum

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the daily production plan for the line during the shift worked
• Operate plant/equipment and carry out routine basic maintenance
• Understand and work to achieve/exceed daily KPI targets
• Ensure availability of materials and packaging
• Work with Key Operators to carry out start‑up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production
• Ensure an effective hand‑over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over
• Monitor product quality, highlight non‑conformance and take appropriate corrective action
• Ensure SIC and Quality information is accurate, complete and timely
• Complete all documentation, ensuring it is up to date and available
• Train operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs
• Lead by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture
• Comply with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and adhere to site quality procedures
• Maintain line/area GMP standards and continually seek improvement
• Take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others that may be affected by your acts or omissions
• Carry out any other duties within your skill set when reasonably instructed
• Actively promote and comply with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values

Key Skills & Experience

• Problem identification and communication in a timely manner
• Experience working on high‑speed, high‑volume machines and plant
• Prioritisation of daily tasks
• Previous machine experience from within a fast‑moving production environment is desirable
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Right‑First‑Time approach (produces product to the required standard minimizing finished goods waste)
• Control of material losses
• Adherence to Standards (GMP)
• H&S Statistics (e.g., accidents and near misses)
• A good listener / communicator
• Demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus paid yearly
• 45 min paid break
• Health care cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 282 hours of holiday
• 23 days annual leave
• Enhanced overtime rates
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking and canteen

Contact Details

F.A.O. UK Recruitment, Mller UK & Ireland, Shrewsbury Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3SQ