Job Description

We currently require a new Syrup Room Operator to join our Norbev team to work alongside production, on shift proactively performing technical and operational duties to ensure customer orders are fulfilled while also ensuring the highest standard of food safety and quality. As part of this role there will be daily elements that require physical activity, lifting 25 kilo bags, moving drums, climbing stairs etc.

(PATTERN) The hours of work for this role include 12 hour, dayshifts and nightshifts. The pattern is over a 3 week rotation period.

Responsibilities:

Ensure ingredients are blended in accordance with the manufacturing instructions to form bulk syrup batches. Manual handling of materials is required. Testing and approval of all syrups in an accurate, timely manner and vigilantly for signs of impending problems, addressing any problems promptly to minimise downtime. Responsible for returning raw materials back to storage in an acceptable condition, including full traceability and usage details. Responsible for batch make-up and own time management to ensure batches are made in enough time to support production. Liaise with Syrup Room Lead when critical issues regarding product non-conformance, safety and/or production issues arise. Communicate in a respectful, professional and timely manner with Managers, work colleagues and wider team to maintain continuity of production and ensure a safe, efficient working environment for all. Carry out quality checks in accordance with laid down procedures. Responsible for maintaining documentation associated with operations and ensure that all monitoring systems required by the Company are completed accurately to ensure that filling conditions are checked in accordance with laid down quality procedures. Manage waste to ensure that wastage of product is kept to a minimum.

Essential Criteria:

Experience in an operational role within a high-speed manufacturing industry. Previous experience working towards regulatory and customer standards. Must be physically fit and ability to lift 25 kilo bags safely. Good communication skills, both verbal and written Basic Maths skills

Desirable Criteria:

Previous experience with batch make-up and following recipes to exact and precise instruction. Ability to adjust defective syrup batches using technical knowledge

Why Norbev?

Our company values,

N - Nurture each other

O - One team

R - Responsible

B - Bold

E - Ethical in all that we do

V - Vision for the future

,are at the core of everything we do for our customers and our team. At Norbev, our employees are fundamental to our business success.

Employee Benefits:

- Company pension scheme

- Death in service benefit (1 x salary)

- Westfield health cash back plan including Westfield discounts

- AXA home and car insurance discounts

- Christmas lunch on site

- Free turkey for Christmas closure

- Free breakfast on Fridays

- Free carparking onsite

- Regular employee engagement activities

- Additional holiday hours to be accrued with service

- Tailored training and development plans

- Full uniform provided

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-33,000.00 per year

Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ballymena: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/05/2025
Reference ID: SR525