Technical Operative
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Technical Operative
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is expanding the team at Banbury Mill. This role offers a total package of £43,000 with a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
About the Role
Due to continued growth and investment, Banbury Mill is expanding its team and we’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated individuals to join us in a range of new operational roles.
Why Join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]? This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a progressive, supportive, and forward-thinking team at a site that’s going from strength to strength. You’ll be working in a modern, fast-paced milling environment where safety, quality, and teamwork come first.
Job Details
- Location: Banbury Mill
- Salary: £35,450 + Shift Premium £7,550 (Total package £43,000)
- Hours: 42 hours per week – 4 on 4 off shift pattern (includes weekends)
- Shift Pattern: 4 Days (06:00–18:00), 4 Off, 4 Nights (18:00–06:00), 4 Off, Repeat
The Role
We are looking for a Technical Operative to join our team at Banbury Mill. Working alongside the Control Room Lead, you will help operate and manage manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, hygiene, and production standards are consistently achieved.
This is a key role within a fast-paced animal feed manufacturing environment, ensuring agreed physical and nutritional specifications are met while maintaining operational efficiency.
Operating Environment
- Intensive milling environment (noisy and dusty at times)
- Processing raw materials into Animal Feed
- Primarily control room based, but will navigate the mill environment to ensure successful and compliant operations
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and test samples to ensure feed meets nutritional and quality standards
- Complete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records
- Monitor stock levels in bins to maximise efficiency and control costs
- Minimise downtime and ensure efficient use of production time
- Liaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs
- Monitor physical feed quality and conduct daily PDI checks
- Handle supplement bags up to 26kg when required
- Ensure the mill operates safely and compliantly 24/7
- Maintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards
- Adhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Biosecurity procedures
- Report hazards, near misses, and incidents in line with company policy
- Promote company values and maintain confidentiality
- Carry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role
What We’re Looking For
Full training will be provided. However, the following would be advantageous:
Skills & Experience (Desirable)
- Good understanding of manufacturing processes
- Basic Microsoft Word and Excel skills
- First Aid training
- Forklift licence
- HACCP Level 2
- Basic Health & Safety knowledge
Personal Attributes
- Positive, collaborative, and inclusive attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Safety-conscious and proactive approach
Benefits
Competitive package and structured shift pattern.
If you’re reliable, safety-focused, and ready to be part of a team driving continuous improvement and operational excellence at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we’d love to hear from you.
Apply via the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] careers website.