Factory Operator

Job Title: Shift Team Leader
Location: Leeds
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 36.5

Shift pattern: 6 am - 6 pm / 6 pm - 6 am, Days and Nights,  4 Week Shift Pattern
Competitive Salary with extensive benefits:

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available 
Private Medical options
Life Assurance 
Company bonus scheme
Access to 24/7 GP services
Enhanced pension contribution
Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.
 
With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.
 

About the Role

As a Factory Operator, you will operate machinery with maximum safety and efficiency, driving activities to maintain and improve performance standards while leading continuous improvement initiatives. This position includes a "Non-Core Champion Role" that integrates functional requirements with operational needs, providing exemplary behavior for colleagues to follow.

Role Responsibilities

• Operate equipment according to best practices while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and company policies
• Take ownership of daily performance in your operational area, contributing to factory targets for operational excellence, SKU adherence, waste minimization, and quality standards
• Lead Better Work Systems (BWS) activities and take responsibility for team performance, providing support for the development of colleagues
• Maintain exceptional housekeeping and hygiene standards across the site, serving as a role model for attitude and teamwork
• Perform basic maintenance tasks to enhance efficiency during product and size changeovers
• Act as primary liaison between operations teams and sponsoring functions, organizing team activities to support functional targets
• Communicate effectively with leadership regarding team performance and KPI progression

Experience and Key Attributes

• Manufacturing operational experience in a fast-paced consumer goods environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles and machinery operation
• Strong communication and team facilitation skills with the ability to develop others
• Working knowledge of SAP systems and manufacturing processes
• Commitment to continuous improvement with a focus on enhancing operational methods
• Sound understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental processes
• Relevant qualifications including NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, Basic Hygiene Certificate, and HACCP Systems knowledge

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process:
We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.