Packing Operator

**About us**

At Vocation Brewery, we believe beer should be an experience. We brew beers of substance, integrity and importantly, bold flavour. Whatever their style, all our beers are distinctly Vocation; interesting, worthy of comment, and a pleasure to enjoy.

We have always followed our own path and sought to challenge convention. We continue to brew perched at the top of a hill, a place out on its own. It’s not the easiest place to get to, but it's somewhere we have space to think and space to brew. We continue to brew in a spirit of independence and camaraderie to make original beers that stand out from the crowd.

Our ambition is boundless, driven by a thirst to change drinkers’ perceptions and experiences of beer. Our success to date has been built on innovation, and this remains our relentless passion. We work hard to move things on and make things better.

Our beers are the work of many hands. We pride ourselves on our team spirit, on shared triumphs over adversities and shared values. We believe that success is earned and shared and that we win when we are at our best always. In short, we love what we do.

If you have a passion and aptitude for achieving and sharing exceptional results you’d love it here.

**About the role**

Reporting into the Packaging Line Manager and working within the packaging team you will be responsible for efficiently and effectively running packaging machinery within our packaging department. The main focus within the packaging department will be to ensure our beers are produced safely with a strong focus on quality and productivity.

We need motivated self-starters who will be proactive in taking ownership of their area. This means working to high standards - encouraging others to keep those same standards, with an eye for detail to pick up on possible quality challenges. You will work alongside very capable team members who will support your role alongside your team by carrying out relevant training within the department. Within this role there is an expectation to help drive continuous improvement within your area.

With solid qualifications in Maths, English and a good understanding of IT systems, you will be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with a desire to continue your learning.

This role will be expected to complete shift work between the hours of 6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm between Monday
- Friday.

**Key skills and experience**:

- An understanding of manufacturing packaging lines and practices.
- An ability to plan for shift activities for yourself whilst being supported by the Packaging Line Manager and Key Operators
- Problem solving skills - A knowledge of packaging lines and ability to resolve issues when they occur.
- Excellent time keeping and attendance.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- A good level of physical fitness.

**Key results**:

- Drive packaging departments KPI’s.
- Ensure production is completed OTIF according to plan by reducing breakdowns and short stops.
- Operate and understand all equipment/ machinery within packaging department.
- Follow written SOP’s, accountable for SOP execution.
- Help drive a continuous improvement mentality across shift.
- Follow hygiene and housekeeping standards by being involved in 5S projects and ensuring correct standards are upheld.
- Follow good record keeping to ensure shift is complaint and all reports/ paperwork is kept up to date.
- Report any maintenance issues to the Packaging Line Manager, removing problems within the department and ensuring that downtime is kept to a minimum.
- Zero lost time accidents within department by guaranteeing a safe working environment and compliance with regulations, in a culture embracing safe working habits and risk mitigation.

**Key relationships**:
Packaging Line Manager

Key Operators

Operations Manager

Packaging Operations Team

Senior Brewer

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £23,856.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount

Work Location: In person