Lead Process Operator

Company: SRG
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Location: Winchester
Job Description:

Up to £31,741 per annum + + 20% shift allowance

Title: Lead Process Operator

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Salary: £31,741 per annum + 20% shift allowance

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing manufacturer in the food industry who are now looking to hire a Lead Process Operator to join the production team at their site near Winchester. This exciting opportunity would be well suited to a Senior Process Operator looking to take a step up, or to move away from a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Important note: this role is a shift-based role, so candidates need their own transport and be happy to work on a permanent late shift (2pm – 10pm) Monday to Friday.

Benefits: Great opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in food manufacturing in a supportive and inclusive environment. Enhanced pension contributions, Xmas shutdown, free hamper at Xmas, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Role / Description

  • Ensuring the work plan is implemented and followed on shift
  • Overseeing a team of Production Technicians, ensuring safe production
  • Running distillation production processes in the plant
  • Operating a range of equipment including vessels up to 1300kg
  • Packing off finished product into kegs, drums and IBCs
  • Weighing, compounding and sampling finished products
  • Being the responsible person on site for any incidents/spills/accidents.

Requirements

  • Recent, proven experience in production or manufacturing in either a food, chemicals, cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
  • Accuracy in weighing and measuring out raw materials
  • Strong production plant safety awareness
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
  • Effective communication as part of a multi-disciplinary production team
  • Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026