Job Ref: 214724937

Date: 2021-09-22 17:32:02

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Who are we?
Please click on the link to see what we do our sister canning site in Bondgate, West Yorkshire: https://(url removed)/watch?v=1YopAaNdUAk
Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're thirsty for more and growing fast which is why we invested £1.25 billion in expanding our global manufacturing footprint making us the largest independent bottler of soft drinks and fruit juices in the world. We currently produce 12 billion litres from 59 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we’re only just getting started…
Our UK Business unit has six manufacturing plants providing a great place to work for 1800 employees producing private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers including Tesco, ASDA, Morrison’s, Sainsburys, ALDI and Lidl. We also manufacture for branded customers such as Innocent, Ocean Spray, Weetabix, Del Monte and Um Bongo. Whether it’s packed in Cartons, PET, Aseptic PET or Cans, we ensure that our products are not only manufactured to the highest quality standards but they get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high profile customers.
The Role
Are you looking to start or continue your career within manufacturing production? And would you be interested in joining a manufacturing site that has an exciting future ahead of it? If so then we have the perfect opportunity for you here at Refresco: Milton Keynes as we are expanding and are looking for new team members to join our production team as a P2 Production Operatives.
Within this role, you will work as part of a team on shift to ensure that our production and packaging lines run according to our production plan, whilst ensuring that performance targets are met and company standards are maintained.

Responsibilities also include (but are not limited to):
* Operate standard production and packaging  machinery at a basic level – full training will be given  
* Complete quality checks and record results, reporting any non-conformances 
* Assisting with Change overs, fault finding and basic machine maintenance activities  
* Ensure you “clean as you go” to keep the factory audit ready at all times

About You
Worried that you don't have experience of working on a production line? Not a problem, we provide full training to all new starters, in line with our Company values.
Previous experience of working within an FMCG manufacturing environment and working to set standards whilst meeting targets would be beneficial. However, what is more important will be your ability to learn whilst focusing on the quality of our product and the safety of yourself and others on site.
You’ll be naturally confident and self-motivated with a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.  

Salary and Benefits
This is a shift based role, working on a 24/7 shift pattern, working 4 on 4 off. 12 hour shifts (6.00am to 6.00pm / 6.00pm to 6.00am) 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off.
The role of Production Operative (P2) comes with a package including an hourly rate of £9.95 plus shift allowance (annual salary of £23,370.59), a generous holiday allowance, a pension scheme, life assurance and free onsite parking

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