Technical Operative - Nights

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!

Nichols is where serious fun meets real opportunities – and where work tastes better.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

Our Ross site is an exciting part of the manufacturing arm of Nichols. We produce and package products from our own brands including Vimto and Sunkist, along with many other well-known soft drinks and mixers.

As a Technical Operative on the night shift you will be  part of a small team with a variety of process and packaging machines and you will deliver the production of concentrated drinks to schedule.  You will understand the machine operating principles as well as offer first line Autonomous Maintenance.

The shift pattern is 12 hour nights 6pm - 6am Monday Evening – Friday Morning. 

THE ROLE WILL INCLUDE:

• Be part of the manufacturing teams in ensuring required daily workload is completed on time, in full and to the approved standards. 
• 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) -  

                           o   Shift Preparation 

                           o   Machine Operating 

                           o   Process Controls  

                           o   Plant Monitoring 

                           o   First Level Maintenance  

                           o   Work Area Cleanliness 

• 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 the role you will bring: 

• Flexibility– 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. 
• Proud to be part of the family and committed to doing a great job every day. 
• Open to learning new skills and training others. 
• Communicate positively with others – operating as a role model for the Vimto values. 

Does this sound like something you’d like to pour your energy in to?  Apply today and help us continue to make work taste better.

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

AND LET’S NOT FORGET THE PERKS‿

We are also proud to offer:

*     Holiday home stay

*     Your birthday off work

*     1 day a year off work to volunteer in the community (you choose when and where)

*     Help yourself to our drinks and slush 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 being an inclusive employer and are learning what this means every day.

We are striving to ensure we are building more diverse teams, we are at our best when we bring together our different life experiences, ways of thinking and individuality.

Any job offer is subject to an individual’s Right to Work in the UK.

Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visas.