Technical Operative
ABOUT NICHOLS
We're Nichols - the home of Vimto, and there is no other business quite like ours!
We have been making life taste better since 1908. Every day here is bursting with flavour – from the loved brands we’re proud to share with the world, to the energy, ambition and innovative ideas that fizz through our teams.
As well as our refreshingly different Vimto taste, our varied brand portfolio spans the still, carbonated, post-mix and frozen drinks categories – so you will find us in your local supermarket, pub and leisure outlet. We also work with the UK’s leading food manufacturers to provide a truly unique range of products that everyone loves.
At the heart of everything is our rich family heritage, an unrelenting ambition to keep innovating, and a true pride in who we are. This is a place where you can be yourself, speak up, and get stuck in. We celebrate the wins, cheer each other on and keep things fizzing with positivity. From leaders who listen to teammates who’ve always got your back, its work that feels as good as it tastes!
Our Ross-on-Wye site is the heart of production, the home of our post-mix, juices and slushes for Out of Home customers. Our factory is a key ingredient in the Nichols recipe for success — helping us stay innovative, adaptable, and ready to serve up what our customers crave.
Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:
Operating as part of a small team with a variety of process and packaging machines, you will deliver the production of concentrated drinks to schedule. Working as part of a team to ensure required daily workload is completed on time, in full and to the approved standards. You will have an understanding of the machine operating principles as well as offer first line Autonomous Maintenance.
Our team work 6am – 6pm Monday – Wednesday and occasional Thursdays to average 38 hours per week.
THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:
- Following SOPs and Approved Recipes to ensure we have the best soft drinks and mixers available.
- Operating as a shift expert, completing a range of tasks including, but not limited to
Shift preparation
Machine operating
Process controls
Plant monitoring
First level maintenance
Work area cleanliness
* Root Cause Analysis
- Support the coverage of any key skills across shift, being able to substitute for mixer operative and team leader if required in short periods of leave.
- Develop and Implement CILT – Clean, Inspect, Lubricate and Tighten schedules for machines, aligning with maintenance team members to support the up-time activities, reduction of failures and cost improvement
- Report any issues with stock or equipment immediately to your team leader to minimise downtime.
- Dispose of any waste via the appropriate procedures, ensuring any production/stock wastage is monitored and reported.
- Operate as a trainer for new team members ensuring a robust validation process is also in place with your Team Leader.
- Support the development of maintenance standards and fully support maintenance technician
ABOUT YOU‿
To make a splash in this role you will be‿
- Flexible – shift patterns and business needs can change therefore our manufacturing teams must have an adaptable mindset and available to work the opposite shift patterns if required.
- Committed to doing a great job every day.
- Open to learning new skills and training others.
- Able to Communicate positively with others, acting as a role model and embodying our values
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:
No matter where you work in our business you will be entitled to a range of amazing benefits, here is a snapshot of what we can offer you:
- 25 days holiday (with opportunity to buy extra every year)
- Annual Bonus
- Save as you Earn Share Scheme
- Option to join our private medical cover scheme
- Enhanced Primary Carers leave and sick pay
AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿
We are also proud to offer:
- Holiday home stay
- Your birthday off work
- Free on site parking
- 1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)
- Help yourself to our drinks when at one of our sites
- Staff shop with discounts on our products
Apply now if you want a taste of a new career and join Nichols - Where work tastes better.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe diverse teams perform at their best, and we welcome people with different backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives and ways of thinking.
Our standard recruitment process for short-listed candidates typically includes an initial call with our Talent Advisor, followed by a face to face interview on site. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process please feel free to contact us.
Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.
Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.