Production Operator (Roast House - Tivetshall St Margaret Maltings)

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Production Operator to join the Roast House team at our Tivetshall St Margaret Maltings.

The main purpose of this role is to support and co-ordinate activities in the Roast House and to support the department Senior Operators, Supervisors and Production Manager in leading the Roast House team to deliver the production of high-quality roasted malt products safely and efficiently.

Key Tasks: 

• Carry out the production plan under direction of Supervisors.
• Ensure that plant and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
• Undertake quality checks.
• Engage fully in relevant Health, Safety and Environmental training to assist the Company to meet its legal obligations.
• Ensure general hygiene and housekeeping of the site is maintained to a high standard.
• Lorry loading and shunting of internal lorries and banksmen duties.
• Grain transfer (steeping/casting/conveyance/roasting/analysis bins). 
• Cleaning duties (adherence to cleaning schedule for grain handling equipment and general building).
• Completing documentation and reporting.

Essential experience / behaviours: 

• Strong planning and organisational skills. 
• Good communication skills and ability to develop strong working relationships. 
• IT literate with experience of MS Office. 
• Ability to lead, coach and develop others. 
• Promotion of continuous improvement culture within the team. 
• Ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Be able to work co-operatively with others and without supervision. 
• Have a flexible approach to working hours. 
• Possess strong problem solving skills.

Key Attributes:

• Operator certificates.
• Machine operative experience.
• IOSH Working Safety.

Benefits:

At Simpsons Malt, we believe in rewarding our people for a job well done. As an employee your benefits will include:

• Competitive salary.
• Company Pension Plan.
• Death in Service benefits.
• 260 hours holiday per annum including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Employee benefits package including health cash plan.
• 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 express your interest, please complete and email this application form to hr@simpsonsmalt.co.uk by 5.00pm on Friday 9th October 2026.