Lead Process Operator

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Winchester, Hampshire
Salary
Up to £31,741 per annum + + 20% shift allowance
Job Ref
BBBH189004_1791816679
Date Added
October 12th, 2026
Consultant
amy hallworth

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.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on 07979 020974. If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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