Charles King Williams - The Ilchester Cheese Co.

Charles King Williams

Shift Maintenance Engineer

I was taken on at The Ilchester Cheese Co. as an engineering apprentice in 2018, and have been supported through college to become a multiskilled engineer. It’s been great doing an apprenticeship here – the people are very knowledgeable and skilled so I’ve learnt a lot. I’ve been fully qualified for a year and am now a shift maintenance engineer.

My responsibilities range from calibrating machinery, robots and equipment to rebuilding conveyor belts and motors. I enjoy the people I work with, and the companionship between departments. The support to develop has been great – the business puts us through courses to help progress us and advance our knowledge and skills.

I look forward to coming to work as there’s always something new and interesting happening. There’s a lot of equipment here so I learn from people with more experience. All this has meant I’m quite handy round the house too!

My favourite cheese is Mexicana® – the taste and the spice. It’s amazing on burgers, sandwiches, and melted in toasties.

“It’s been great doing an apprenticeship here – the people are very knowledgeable and skilled so I’ve learnt a lot”

Night Hygiene Operative

We are looking for flexible, proactive and confident Hygiene Operative who is looking to secure a career in food manufacturing.

Working for a global specialty cheese business with innovation at its heart, Norseland brings together Norwegian and British expertise in cheese production and manufacturing. The Norseland “house of brands” includes a variety of increasingly popular cheeses. Taking center stage from Norway is Jarlsberg®, admired by leading chefs worldwide, whilst brands from the UK include the ever-popular Applewood® Cheese, Mexicana® and Ilchester®

We offer an comprehensive benefits package that includes: Time and a half Overtime, free health care cash plan, free retailer discount portal, free parking, company pension, life insurance, free teas and coffees.

Hourly rate including 25% of Night Shift Premium is £15.06 per hour.

Summary and purpose of Role:

To participate in the high standard of hygiene as is required for a food producing factory and carry out the hygiene tasks assigned to you
To develop competence in all areas of basic skills described below

Entry Level hygiene operatives will effectively carry out a cleaning process for the following areas and pieces of equipment:

Wash stations and changing rooms
Offices
W/Cs
Canteen
All low risk and High care areas and equipment across both sites
Carrying out Laundry procedures
Removing waste to the compactors and operating the compactors
Supporting production lines washout
Replenishing overalls, toilets paper, soap, sanitiser, etc.

Interpersonal skills:

Clear communication skills
Positive Team work skills
Self-Motivated
Prepared to develop skills through the company’s training programme as required

Outputs and Deliverables:

Ensure quality standards are achieved at all times and ensure appropriate action is taken when necessary
Adhere to all the company’s policies procedures and plans.
Thorough knowledge of the department and its interaction with related departments
Ensure the Health and Safety of yourself and others
Work to achieve Good Manufacturing Practice at all time
Be proactive in achieving training requirements
Contribute toward the effective cleaning of all machinery in your working environment
Comply with any reasonable requests that you have been trained to do.

Training/Skills development:

Upon employment, Entry Level operatives should successfully complete training in the following areas:

Quality Assurance skills

Foreign Body training
HACCP
Food Safety for manufacturing level 2
Holchem essential cic system
Allergen training

Health & Safety Skills

Manual handling training
COSHH training
Emergency procedures training

Background & profile:

Present yourself and a professional and courteous manner at all times
Achieve required pass mark in English language aptitude test
Willing to work overtime including weekends when required
Ensure you meet the standards of personal hygiene required by the business at all times

Working Pattern:

10pm-6am Monday-Friday

Requirements:

Previous hygiene experience within manufacturing required
Previous experience within food manufacturing desired