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We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain, which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.\nTechnical Operative\nLocation: Banbury Mill\nSalary: £35,450 + Shift Premium £7,550\nHours: 42 hours per week - 4 on 4 off shift pattern (includes weekends)\nShift Pattern:\n4o4o rotating days and nights. 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00\nThe Role\nWe 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.\nThis is a key role within a fast-paced animal feed manufacturing environment, ensuring agreed physical and nutritional specifications are met while maintaining operational efficiency.\nOperating Environment\nIntensive milling environment (noisy and dusty at times)\n\nProcessing raw materials into Animal Feed\n\nPrimarily control room based, but will navigate the mill environment to ensure successful and compliant operations\n\nKey Responsibilities\nCollect and test samples to ensure feed meets nutritional and quality standards\n\nComplete production paperwork and maintain full traceability records\n\nMonitor stock levels in bins to maximise efficiency and control costs\n\nMinimise downtime and ensure efficient use of production time\n\nLiaise with raw material and transport teams to optimise production runs\n\nMonitor physical feed quality and conduct daily PDI checks\n\nHandle supplement bags up to 26kg when required\n\nEnsure the mill operates safely and compliantly 24/7\n\nMaintain cleaning schedules and hygiene standards\n\nAdhere to all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Environmental, and Biosecurity procedures\n\nReport hazards, near misses, and incidents in line with company policy\n\nPromote company values and maintain confidentiality\n\nCarry out other reasonable duties within the scope of the role\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\nFull training will be provided. However, the following would be advantageous:\nSkills & Experience (Desirable):\nGood understanding of manufacturing processes\n\nBasic Microsoft Word and Excel skills\n\nFirst Aid training\n\nForklift licence\n\nHACCP Level 2\n\nBasic Health & Safety knowledge\n\nPersonal Attributes:\nPositive, collaborative, and inclusive attitude\n\nStrong communication skills\n\nSafety-conscious and proactive approach\n\nWhat happens after you apply for this role?\nAfter you’ve applied, you’ll be contacted in due course by a Resourcing Officer at our Hereford site, to discuss your application and CV further. 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