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Production Operator - Malt & Barley Team (Tivetshall)

Closing date

03 Jun 2026

Contract type

Permanent - Full-time

Location

Tivetshall St Margaret Maltings, Norfolk

Hours

Monday - Friday (morning and afternoon shift rotations) Additional hours may be required during peak harvest periods

Production Operators:

  • Engage fully in relevant Health, Safety and Environmental training.
  • Ensure general hygiene and housekeeping of site is maintained to a good standard.
  • Ensure that plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
  • Running and cleaning of production equipment - training will be given.
  • Operation of forklift around the site as required.
  • Grain sampling and other quality checks.
  • Entry of process data into computer software. 
  • Assist with the safe and efficient day to day running of the site.

Key Attributes (essential):

  • Full driving license, use of company vehicle may be available or mileage expenses for working at other sites as and when required.
  • Be able to demonstrate initiative and work independently.
  • Ability to work co-operatively with others as part of a team 
  • Have a flexible approach to working hours particularly at peak times of the year. 
  • Good communication skills to develop working relationships. 

Key Attributes (desirable): 

  • Forklift truck; Operator certificates.
  • IOSH Working Safety.
  • Experience of grain storage. 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Company Pension Plan.
  • Death in Service benefits.
  • 31 days holiday per annum including bank holidays, increasing with length of service. 
  • Employee benefits package including cashback plan for medical and dental services. 
  • Learning and development opportunities. 

This position is very much a hands-on role and involves direct daily involvement with production performance and quality standards. 

Due to the working environment Health and Safety is a high priority and you will be expected to maintain and drive this forward. 

Simpsons Malt operates a Substance Misuse Policy and testing will be undertaken upon commencement of employment, with random testing thereafter.

Applications are encouraged from local candidates.

To apply, please complete this application form.

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