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Fermentation Operator

Adecco
Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EP

Salary

£16.78 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

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  • The job is for a role in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, requiring candidates to have at least 2 years of experience in the field.
  • The position is initially a temporary role with a shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM to 2:15 PM, transitioning to a permanent role with a rotating shift pattern.
  • Key responsibilities include fermentation operations, cream loading, general plant operations, and providing administrative and technical support.
  • The hourly rate for this position is £16.78, with opportunities for two 18-day breaks per year.
  • Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and be computer literate, preferably with an engineering or process control background.

Are you passionate about the food and beverage industry? Do you thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment? If so, we want to hear from YOU!

  • Contract Type: Temp to Perm
  • Temp Role Hours: Monday to Friday, 5:45 AM - 2:15 PM (with a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
  • Permanent Role Hours: Shift pattern - 2 days (6 AM - 6 PM), 2 nights (6 PM - 6 AM), followed by 6 days off. Enjoy two 18-day breaks per year!
  • Hourly Rate: £16.78

Key Responsibilities

  1. Fermentation Operations
    • Start, stop, monitor, and control fermentation and culture train processes.
    • Perform seeding, separations, molasses control, and sterilisation tasks.
    • Record and analyse fermentation data, adjust plans as needed, and communicate changes.
    • Coordinate bulk chemical deliveries and ensure compliance with standards.
  2. Cream Loading
    • Clean, load, and monitor road tankers with yeast cream, ensuring adherence to loading plans.
    • Conduct sampling, system checks, and maintain accurate records.
    • Perform tanker CIP (Cleaning in Place), blending hookups, and equipment maintenance.
  3. General Plant Operations
    • Monitor utilities (e.g., blowers, chillers, boilers, and water systems) and perform routine checks.
    • Prepare culture vessels, handle bulk materials, and manage chemical deliveries.
    • Conduct pre-fermentation inspections, sampling, and other process tests (e.g., pH, conductivity).
    • Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas, including routine CIP tasks.
  4. Administrative & Technical Support
    • Complete required paperwork, data entry, and CCP (Critical Control Point) checks.
    • Troubleshoot and resolve issues, report maintenance needs, and respond to incidents.
    • Assist with communication between functions and ensure smooth handovers between shifts.

Your Skills & Experience:

  • 2+ years in the Food & Beverage or Food Services industry
  • Familiarity with manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a keen understanding of safety, quality, and environmental standards
  • Basic maths skills and comfortable with data analysis
  • Computer literate, including proficiency in Microsoft Office

Who You Are:

  • Ideally from an engineering or process control background
  • Highly organised with the ability to multi-task
  • Capable of making urgent decisions and presenting solutions effectively

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.