We are looking to expand our team at Hensol Castle Distillery and are recruiting for Technical Production Operative. Hensol Castle Distillery is an award winning distillery, gin school and visitor attraction tucked away in the cellar of a Grade I listed Castle in the Vale of Glamorgan.
About the Role:
Working as part of the production team you will collaborate with other operatives to ensure production plans are carried out in a safe, efficient, timely manner whilst keeping to set budgets and to a high standard.
Daily tasks will include but not limited to :
- Take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the bottling and packaging line, covering filling, capping, labelling, coding, and final case packing.
- Coordinate production line activities to achieve output targets while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Prepare equipment for production by carrying out line set-ups and changeovers for different products, packaging formats, closures, labels, and coding requirements.
- Continuously monitor equipment performance, responding promptly to production issues to reduce downtime and maximise productivity.
- Diagnose and resolve routine mechanical or operational faults, referring more complex maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel.
- Perform regular quality inspections throughout the production process to ensure products comply with internal standards and customer specifications.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), HACCP principles, and all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times.
- Maintain accurate production records, including batch documentation, quality checks, equipment performance, and downtime reporting.
- Support general production activities, including packing, handling, and preparing products for dispatch.
- Adhere to all health and safety procedures implemented by management.
- Adhere to all quality procedures implemented by management.
- Working in accordance with our BRCGS food safety management system.
- Ensure appropriate paperwork is completed to standard.
- Suggest ideas for improvement to your team leader / supervisor.
- Undergo training where needed.
- Work alongside other operators to effectively carry out the production plan.
- Co-operate with other departments to achieve plan.
- Follow S.O.P’s to produce a quality product, on time and within budget.
- Carry out any other duties that may be required.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role with a background in production.
· Experience of machine setting, changeover, and troubleshooting is essential
· Engineering / technical experience essential.
· Food manufacturing experience.
· Excellent timekeeping and attendance.
· Reliable.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Good eye for detail.
· Flexible approach towards work.
· Good numeracy skills.
· Good written skills.
· Contributing positively to the team environment.
· The ideal candidate must be able to complete physical requirements of the role. (duties include lifting/moving heavy products)
In return, we offer generous benefits including:
· Regular training
· Discount across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group that includes Leekes stores, the Vale Resort and Hensol Castle distillery
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Increased holiday entitlement and long service awards
· Free car parking
*please note that the location of the distillery is not accessible via public transport so you would have to be able to drive to site.
About Leekes Retail & Leisure Group:
Established in 1897 as an ironmongery business in South Wales, the Leekes Retail and Leisure Group has grown and diversified over the last 125 years. It remains a family business by the fourth generation with the group the retail stores and two four-star hotels – the Vale Resort and Hensol Castle, a 17th century grade I listed castle as well as gin distillery and visitor centre.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pontyclun CF72 8JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please explain what experience you have had with equipment changeovers or machine adjustments. Or add relevant experience which will help us understand how your skills can be matched to the role. *We will not prgress any applications that do not provide a response to this question*.
Experience:
- Technical Production Operative: 3 years (required)
- machine / equipment adjustment: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
