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A pulse processing facility in Chester is seeking a reliable Processing Crew Member to operate equipment and monitor quality.Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably prior experience in food processing.Attention to detail and the ability to work flexible hours are essential.This r

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This role offers the chance to join a rapidly growing business within Barry‑Callebaut’s Beverage division, working as part of a team of up to 12 operators responsible for the day‑to‑day running of the production and processing department. You’ll play an active part in a site that is launching multiple continuous‑improvement projects, giving you the opportunity to contribute to meaningful operational enhancements. The core purpose of the role is to take full ownership of a designated manual packing machine and its surrounding area, ensuring it operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You will uphold exceptional Health & Safety and Quality practices by following all procedures and completing production, QDS, GMP, and downtime documentation accurately and in full compliance with requirements. You will follow the daily production plan, prepare and verify the correct packaging materials, and support the delivery of Beverages UK’s targets across volume, quality, safety, and efficiency. Success in this role also means role‑modelling our core values: Team Spirit, Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Customer Focus, and Passion. • Drive a positive Health and Safety culture and behavior., • Timely quality checks of the product, • Adhere to site Highlight GMP issues. Good housekeeping, • Operating production machinery, line set‑up, recipe curation and tipping., • Ensure finished products are correctly packed to target in line with company and customer expectations., • Drive GoForZero initiatives/targets., • Good appreciation of high standards of hygiene including Allergen cleaning., • Give support and direction to the machine operator support team., • This role will also require manual handling & Packing up to 1kg of dry powdered product into a box., • This role may also require you to lift upwards of 25kgs in paper sacks., • 2+ years’ experience in a FMCG environment including food manufacturing methods, understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs), one point lessons (OPL) and hygiene standards. Essential, • Experience of continuous improvement and problem solving Knowledge, • Experience in a culture that promotes a high standard of Health and Safety Essential, • Experience in a culture that promotes a high standard of quality and food safety Essential, • Food Safety Level 2 preferred but not essential, • GCSE’S Math's and English, • Good understanding of Health and Safety requirements, • HACCP knowledge preferred, • Manual Handling training preferred, • FLT license preferred but not essential, • Good communication skills, written and verbal Essential, • Good numeracy skills and the ability to capture data in “real time” Essential, • Experience with scanning system technology Desirable #J-18808-Ljbffr

Maintenance Manager Med-Heavy Engineering Competitive Salary + Bonus + Development Opportunity A well-established advanced manufacturing business in Cheshire is looking to appoint an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead engineering reliability and maintenance strategy at a key production facility. This role offers the opportunity to transform and modernise the site maintenance function, with a particular focus on developing a robust planned preventative maintenance (PPM) strategy across critical furnace and high-temperature process equipment. The business is investing in improving maintenance planning and reliability, including exploring the implementation of a CMMS system, making this an excellent opportunity for an engineering leader who enjoys building systems and driving change. Reporting to the senior operations leadership team, the Maintenance Manager will take responsibility for all maintenance activities across the facility. Key Responsibilities Lead and develop the site maintenance technicians Establish a robust PPM strategy for all assets and equipment Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime Support the introduction of a CMMS maintenance system Work closely with operations to improve asset performance and efficiency Ensure all maintenance activities meet health, safety and compliance requirementsAbout You Qualified Engineer with proven experience of managing a maintenance team in a med-heavy manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of furnaces, kilns or similar complex, high-temperature equipment - advantageous Proven leadership experience within manufacturing or process environments Strong background in planned maintenance and reliability improvementWe are particularly interested in candidates from industries such as: Metals / metal melting Glass manufacturing Mineral wool / insulation Foundry / casting Other high-temperature materials processing This is an excellent opportunity to shape the maintenance strategy of a growing manufacturing operation and make a visible impact on site performance. Apply Now to be considered. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes