Vinegar Mixing Specialist

We are looking for a detail-focused and reliable Vinegar Mixing Specialist to join our production team. This hands-on role is key to ensuring our vinegar products are mixed, assessed, and prepared to exact specifications - maintaining the highest levels of food safety, quality, and consistency.

You will take ownership of the vinegar mixing process, performing routine checks, maintaining equipment, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

What You will Do Production & Mixing

• Operate and monitor vinegar mixing equipment in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Measure and mix ingredients accurately to meet production and quality requirements.
• Complete daily checks and ensure all machinery is maintained, clean, and ready for operation.
• Record all mixing data and batch information clearly and accurately for traceability.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure all products meet food safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Perform routine testing, including metal detection (Tier B), and report any non-conformances.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards throughout all mixing operations.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Contribute ideas for improving quality, safety, and efficiency.
• When leading others, set a positive example by encouraging teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure team members understand performance indicators and how their work impacts results.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve processes, and enhance product consistency.
• Support Lean and 5S initiatives, helping to maintain a clean, organised, and efficient work area.
• Actively participate in improvement workshops and team discussions with the Lean Facilitator.

Equipment Care

• Carry out daily checks and basic maintenance on mixing equipment.
• Report faults or breakdowns promptly to prevent disruption to production.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used safely and stored correctly.

What You will Bring

• Experience in a food production or liquid mixing environment (preferred).
• Food Safety Level 2 certification.
• Health & Safety Awareness.
• Qualified to Tier B - Routine Testing Requirements in Metal Detection (or willing to train).
• Excellent product knowledge and attention to detail.
• Practical, mechanically minded approach with strong organisational skills.
• Basic literacy and numeracy for record-keeping.
• Positive communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented attitude.

Why Join Us

• Be part of a skilled, dedicated production team that values quality and precision.
• Work in a clean, safe, and supportive environment where every batch matters.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and skill development.
• A chance to make a real impact in a vital part of our production process.

A selection of the many benefits we offer:

• Working hours: 05:00 - 17:00 - Panama Shift Pattern
• £14.00 per hour
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme available.
• Cinema and Sky Store discounts
• Supermarket & other retailer discounts
• Health Cash Plan
• Holiday discounts
• Life assurance & income protection
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee Assistant Programme
• Cycle to Work
• Eyecare contributions
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Learning, development, and training opportunities including mentoring.
• Regular social and charity events
• Engagement in local community & early careers events
• Onsite health checks, & annual flu jabs
• Regular wellbeing sessions

Come and join us in feeding our nation! We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer!