We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 4 Manufacturing Shift Technician to be the Heartbeat of our Production Lines!
Kingsland Drinks is a well-established premier independent UK supplier of wine and spirits specialising in providing a complete category solution. Using our consumer understanding and drinks experience, we provide innovative, bespoke solutions to become the partner of choice as we create value for our customers.
Working at Kingsland, a company that is employee owned, means that you can suggest ideas and innovative ways in how we, as a collective run our business. Our most important stakeholder is our members (employees), who have also been key to our success. We have built on our heritage, with a family ethic, and always tried to encourage a positive can-do culture that encourages individual responsibility. We have always valued our members contribution and we recognise that the success of Kingsland has only been possible with everyone’s valued contributions.
Our key objective when we decided on the next step on the journey for Kingsland is for our business to continue to grow and develop and provide security for all our stakeholders. We strongly believe we have created a great legacy that we want to securely hand this on to the next generation and beyond, so the future of the business remains in its own hands. We want Kingsland Drinks Group to be a place people enjoy coming to work and a business our members feel proud of.
We are looking for passionate, professional, and fun-loving candidates to join our expanding business here in Manchester! As we’re accredited in IIP, we are invested in looking after our members and training / developing you to fulfil your careers.
This is a Permanent full time position working an average of 42 hours per week 4 on 4 off shift pattern 6pm-6am. (NIGHTS)
We're inviting dedicated and experienced Level 4 Manufacturing Shift Technicians to join our vibrant team. These roles are perfect for people who thrive in a dynamic manufacturing environment and are passionate about maintaining excellence in production processes.
- To comply with Site Standards to maintain a high degree of both personal and product safety.
- To be proficient in the operation of all machinery on all lines, to ensure efficient running of the equipment to deliver production requirements.
- To fault find and resolve minor line defects and machine faults and where necessary escalate to the engineering support team for resolution.
- To carry out line change-overs as required within scope, with engineering support as required.
- To liaise and work with the shift leader (Shift Manager/ Coordinator) to plan in and execute line change-overs
- To contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives as required (Efficiency Improvements, Waste reduction etc) .
- To ensure all on line checks and associated documentation/production recording is completed in line with business requirements and standards.
- To ensure Raw Materials issued to line are correct and report any deviation if seen.
- To maintain a high degree of personal and workplace hygiene standard, in accordance with expectations of a Food Manufacturing facility.
- To be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken format across all levels within the business and as required external suppliers/customers.
- To be part of a continuous training plan to enhance and upskill people in line with business needs.
- To own personal training and development plan.
- To be able to work autonomously and was part pf a wider team to ensure production requirements are met.
- To be able to monitor, record and interpret information to feed any gaps in associated KPIs.
- To be able to step up for Coordinator/Team Leader if required.
- To train/coach other team members as requested.
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested in relation to business needs.
Key Ingredients
- Previous experience of working within a FMCG production environment. Preferably with experience gained within a bottling or liquid filling industry.
- Experience of compliance to hygiene and safety standards. Preferably with experience gained within a Food/Drink/Pharmaceutical industry.
- Good general education – Mathematical and Written ability to enable accurate production records are maintained and be able to demonstrate the ability to conduct basic mathematic calculations/written statements in line with requirements for this role.
- Basic PC / IT literacy is required to perform certain aspects within the role.
- Experience of basic mechanical/machine knowledge or exposure (either through employment history or from personal activities).
- Able to communicate at all levels via various communication channels (verbal, written, pictorial)
- Experience of Good Manufacturing Practices and or LEAN manufacturing techniques are desirable but not essential.
Why Join Us?
- Career Growth: Opportunity to grow and develop new skills in a supportive environment.
- Impactful Role: Play a key role in the smooth running of our production line.
- Collaborative Culture: Be part of a team that values your contribution and works together towards common goals.
- Highly competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service
- Company day at Christmas, to share with your nearest and dearest
- Annual profit share based on company KPI’s
- Huge discounts on wine and spirits in our company shop!
- Flexible working options
- Life assurance cover
- A generous thank-you gift if you 'recommend a friend' to work with us too. Lots of people work alongside their loved ones at Kingsland.
- Wellbeing resources, including Mental Health First Aiders and access to an EAP with free counselling. Your wellbeing is a top priority, and there's lots of support at Kingsland.
- Well-being App to help support your mental health
- Health Checks (diabetes/blood pressure, stop smoking advice etc.)
- Training and progression opportunities open to all, including fully funded apprenticeships.
- Involvement with New product development (Wine / Spirit tasting)
- On-site free car parking
- Electric Vehicle charging
- Local Community involvement – Irlam Live ticket discounts and Rugby ticket discounts
We welcome applications from everyone. If you have got the talent, the potential, the drive, and determination there is a place for you at Kingsland Drinks Group.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £31,890.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you have filling / bottling experience within manufacturing?
- Do you have the right to work within the UK?
- Do you have any unspent criminal convictions?
Experience:
- Food production / Machine: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
