Job description
- Caerphilly, Wales
- Temp to perm,
- undefined,
- PLCRF
- 05/11/2025
Job description
Production: Plant Lead
Location: Caerphilly
Hours: 12hr day shifts
Contract: Full-time
Salary: £13.50
About the Role
We’re looking for a reliable and detail-oriented Plant leader to join our team in Caerphilly. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our machinery runs smoothly and efficiently, maintaining top product quality while upholding strict hygiene and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up, operate, and monitor butter production machinery such as mixers, cooling towers, and packaging lines.
- Adjust machine settings via PLC or manual controls according to product and batch requirements.
- Conduct regular efficiency and safety checks to optimise performance and yield.
- Monitor the texture, temperature, and consistency of spreadable butter throughout processing.
- Collect samples for lab testing to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Liaise with maintenance and production management teams when required.
- Follow strict hygiene protocols in line with HACCP, BRC, and GMP standards.
- Collaborate with colleagues across production, materials, and quality teams.
Essential:
- Solid understanding of industrial machinery and production processes.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow precise instructions.
- Awareness of food safety standards and GMP principles.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.
Desirable
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or dairy processing.
- Knowledge of HACCP and other food safety management systems.
Interested?
If you’re passionate about quality, safety, and working as part of a supportive production team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and send your CV!
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