Team Member

Britvic plc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Team Member / Shift Operator in Northampton. The role involves operating brewing and processing equipment, ensuring safety and efficiency while maintaining high hygiene standards. Candidates should possess experience in a fast-moving production environment and strong IT skills. The position offers a full-time contract with various benefits including a company bonus scheme and product allowance. If you're committed to quality and continuous improvement, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic choices

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Access to 24/7 GP services

Company pension contribution

Access to a range of high street discounts

Generous holiday (including bank holidays & trading)

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• IT literacy including QC/SPC, Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental regulations.
• Understanding of 'right first time' principles.
• Full UK working rights; sponsorship not available.

Responsibilities

• Operate brewing and processing plant equipment safely and efficiently.
• Deliver production plans, sampling schedules, and key performance targets.
• Focus on problem-solving, process optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental improvements.
• Build strong relationships through effective communication.
• Perform Cleaning, Inspection, and Lubrication tasks.
• Support maintenance teams with routine and breakdown activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Experience of working in a fast-moving production environment

IT literacy (QC/SPC, Word, Excel)

Knowledge of Health, Safety & Environmental considerations

'Right first time' principles understanding

Job description

Job Title

Team Member / Shift Operator

Location

Northampton

Contract Type

Full Time – 6 Month FTC

Shifts

4 on 4 off

Salary & Benefits

• Product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic choices
• Company bonus scheme
• Life Assurance
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Company pension contribution
• Access to a range of high street discounts
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays & trading)

Company Overview

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Ice Tea and Rockstar Energy. With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Key Accountabilities

• Operate brewing and processing plant equipment safely and efficiently, following all standard operating procedures.
• Deliver production plans, sampling schedules, service level agreements, and key performance targets.
• Take ownership of problem‑solving, process optimisation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping, ensuring equipment and work areas are clean during and after each shift.
• Drive health, safety, and environmental improvements across the operation.
• Build strong working relationships with colleagues and internal/external customers through effective communication and teamwork.
• Perform Cleaning, Inspection and Lubrication (CIL) tasks and support maintenance teams with routine and breakdown activities.
• Operate plant for raw material intake, milling, mashing, wort separation, boiling, fermentation, and filtration to deliver right‑first‑time product quality.
• Participate in Carlsberg Excellence and other continuous improvement initiatives to embed best practice.
• Provide shift cover for the Shift Brewing Manager when required, ensuring continuity of safe and efficient operations.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Experience of working in a fast-moving production environment
• IT literacy (QC/SPC, Word, Excel)
• Have knowledge of the relevant Health, Safety & Environmental considerations
• Understanding of ‘right first time’ principles
• Full UK Working Rights – Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do. We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application. This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual histories, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.