Site Operative with Progression to Junior Miller
Location: Belfast
Salary: £30,938.50 per annum + brilliant benefits!
Hours: Permanent | Full-time | Rotating Shift Pattern
MCS Group is pleased to be recruiting for a Site Operative to join a well-established flour milling company based in Belfast. With over 300 years of milling heritage, the business continues to invest in people, processes, and product quality.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a motivated candidate to improve their skillset and improve their career prospects.
You will be trained in all aspects of the milling process, from raw materials to finished products, with the opportunity to build a long-term career in the milling industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Shift Miller and cover for mill operations as required
- Operate a computerised milling system and monitor performance
- Ensure safe, efficient, and hygienic running of mill operations
- Maintain accurate records for HACCP, production, and quality systems
- Ensure raw material supply and support equipment maintenance
- Operate bulk and retail packing lines (16kg, 25kg, 3kg, 1.5kg products)
- Carry out warehouse tasks including sampling, pallet checks and labelling
- Operate forklift truck (training provided)
- Assist in general site duties including weighbridge and laboratory cover
- Follow all Health & Safety and hygiene procedures
What We’re Looking For:
Essential
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in milling, grain handling, manufacturing, or food production
OR - Minimum of 3 GCSEs (A-C) including English & Maths (or equivalent)
+ 1 year’s relevant work experience
Key Skills and Competencies:
- Enthusiastic and highly motivated with a willingness to learn
- Flexible and positive approach to shift work and responsibilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good numeracy, attention to detail and IT proficiency
- Understanding of Health & Safety practices
- Capable of lone working and taking responsibility when required
- Physically fit and able to perform hands-on duties
- Confident in decision-making and problem-solving under pressure
Benefits:
- Company pension scheme
- 4X Life insurance
- Company sick pay
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Secure on-site parking
- Career development opportunities, including qualification as a Miller
To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group
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Skills:
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