Chocolate Manufacturing Process Operator

3 days ago


Sudbury CO QR, United Kingdom GCB Cocoa UK Ltd Full time

GCB Cocoa UK is a Chocolate and Cocoa processor based in Suffolk who are currently seeking enthusiastic and reliable Process Operators. You will be willing to learn new skills to manufacture Chocolate in a state-of-the-art purpose-built facility.

Working Pattern:

3 Rotating Shifts – 22.00; 06.00 – 14.00; 22.00 – 06.00; Monday – Friday, rotating weekly)

We offer:

  • Base Salary of £26,800 + Shift Allowance of £150 per month (2 shift) increasing to £200 per month (3 shift) as volumes increase.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: 5% Employee pension contributions are matched by 5% Employer pension contribution.
  • 23 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 25 days after 2 years' service.
  • Free on-site parking and hot drinks

Essential skills and experiences:

  • The ability to follow written instructions and perform basic calculations
  • Previous experience of working to robust Quality standards and following procedures
  • The ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and confident to escalate any issues to ensure quality and safety
  • Strong computer literacy – e.g. able to input data, confirm settings on machinery and produce reports with training
  • Conscientious with strong attention to detail
  • A passion for chocolate

Desirable skills and experiences:

  • Experience working in food manufacturing or with food safety standards
  • Basic Food Hygiene qualification
  • Knowledge of HACCP
  • Experience of working with chocolate

In this role you will:

  • Handle Ingredients on an industrial scale for the purpose of chocolate manufacturing
  • Operate depositing lines to produce Solid Chocolate for remelting, recipe inclusions and decorations.
  • Undertake packaging, storage and distribution tasks.
  • Maintaining accurate records in line with BRC Food Safety standards and customer requirements
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene in line with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Work closely with Operational, Logistics and Hygiene teams to maximise production quality and efficiency
  • Uphold exceptional Health and Safety standards
  • Build a comprehensive knowledge of ingredients and processes to ensure production meets customer requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,800.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Sudbury CO10 7QR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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