Operations Technician

Employer:
Sincereal UK
Location:
Bromborough

Salary: £37,499.00 per annum

Working pattern: 12 hour Shift (days/nights/weekends as per rota), average 42 hours per week

Some of our other fantastic benefits

• Potential, discretionary annual bonus

All Applicants must be over 18

Scope

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Operating Technicians to join our cereal production team.

The Operating Technician is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of cereal production equipment. This role ensures that manufacturing processes run smoothly, meet production targets, and comply with food safety and quality standards.

Operating Technicians play a critical role in delivering consistent product quality while driving continuous improvement in safety, performance, and waste reduction.

Sincereal Group is a dynamic and growing company providing private label offers to customers in Europe. With locations in UK and France, our factories complement each other enabling us to provide a wide range of products to our customers. Born from a transition from Cereal Partners Worldwide we stand on strong foundations whilst looking ahead with fresh energy and a renewed sense of purpose.

We believe in the value of local grains, responsible production and the simple joy of creating food that people trust. Produced with care, integrity and a deep respect for the land and communities around us.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to a new independent company that is a major, sustainable and competitive player in the growing cereal private label market

Role Purpose

Process and Packing Operations: Operate and monitor cereal processing and packaging equipment (e.g., cooking, extrusion, drying, coating, and packing lines).

• Ensure production runs efficiently to meet daily output and performance targets.
• Perform start-up, changeovers, and shutdowns in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Adjust machine settings to maintain product quality and process stability.

Quality & Food Safety: Complete quality checks in line with procedures, accurately record data, and elevate issues to ensure compliance. Follow all food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, allergen controls).

• Conduct in-process quality checks and record results accurately.
• Identify and elevate any deviations in product quality or security.

Hygiene and Cleanliness:
Maintain high housekeeping standards to meet hygiene requirements.

• Complete cleaning tasks in line with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Comply with GMP and hygiene requirements.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Perform basic maintenance and first-line fault diagnosis on equipment.
• Report and document equipment issues and downtime events.
• Support planned maintenance activities where required.

Health, Safety & Environment (SHE):
Ensure safety of self and others by adhering to all safety procedures. Identify improvements, report incidents, and contribute to site SHE objectives.

• Wear PPE as required.
• Conduct behavioral safety observations
• Report hazards and incidents in line with safety procedures

Continuous Improvement:
Contribute problem-solving, share feedback, and participate in improvement initiatives to reduce waste.

• Suggest and implement improvements to processes, efficiency, and quality.
• Participate in team meetings and performance reviews.

Documentation & Reporting:
Follow SOPs and TPM methodology and safely operate equipment to produce breakfast cereal.

• Accurately complete production records, checklists, and logs.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, waste, and downtime.
• Ensure full traceability of materials and finished goods.

Teamwork: Contribute to a high performing team culture

• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective shift handovers in a 24/7 environment.
• Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and contributing to skills development.

Safety

• Safety compliance (%) – PPE, procedures followed
• Safety observations completed

Quality

• Defect rate / scrap % (per shift or line)
• Customer complaints linked to line
• Process parameter adherence (within spec %)

Productivity

• Output vs target
• Labour productivity
• OEE

Engagement

• Skill matrix coverage %
• Attendance and punctuality
• Absence %

Example of shift pattern

Example is : x2 days, x3 nights x4 days off, x3 days, x2 nights x5 days off , x2days, x2 nights x5 days off

And repeat

• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow…