An Exciting Opportunity: Intake Operator

A Little Bit About Us….

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, producing around 240,000 tonnes of malted products annually. We serve a wide range of customers, from global multinational drinks companies to regional food and beverage producers, as well as start-ups and small independent craft brewers across the world. Malt is the essential raw material for beer and malt whisky, and our malted ingredients are also key components in various food, drink, and baking applications.

This role comes at an exciting time for our business. We have recently invested over £13 million in our grain intake and maltings facility, which we believe is now one of the best in the industry. We are looking for a motivated candidate to help guide our team and maintain our high-quality standards as we continue to grow.

What You Will Be Doing:

In this role, you will be an integral part of the team responsible for the intake of our raw material barley. Your work will ensure the safe and efficient sampling, testing, processing, and storing of grain delivered into the Flamborough Maltings, Bridlington.  No experience required as full training will be given.

Main Responsibilities:

Weighing & Recording: Accurately weighing incoming barley loads and ensure proper documentation.
Quality Checks: Conducting basic inspections of raw materials to meet company standards.
Data Entry & Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries and liaise with suppliers.
Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all intake processes align with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Equipment Monitoring: Oversee the weighbridge and dryer operation and report any issues promptly.

What We Are Looking For:

• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate large-scale manufacturing equipment.
• Independence: Capability to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in using computer-based recording and maintenance management systems.
• Procedure Adherence: Ability to work to and follow written procedures.
• Team Contribution: A team player who can contribute effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Physical Activity: This is a physically active role.
• You will be required to work various shifts throughout the year dependant on the requirements of the business, including days, evenings, weekends.
• Nights may be required during our busiest periods (Harvest)
• Due to the nature of the operation of our barley Intake we need to be as flexible as possible, to that end overtime is also available and paid at the appropriate rate.
• Annual Leave Harvest Restrictions apply from mid-July to the end of September

Key Behaviours and Competencies

• Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns actions and behaviours accordingly.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: A competitive salary reviewed annually.
• Performance Bonus: Company profit-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Pension Contribution: Company pension contribution at 5%.
• Health Cash Plan: Access to a Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life Assurance: Comprehensive life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• Employee Benefits: Access to My Staff Shop and free onsite car parking.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth in a supportive, innovative environment. Our recent investments in our facilities reflect our dedication to quality and sustainability. Joining Muntons means being part of a forward-thinking company with a proud history and a bright future. If you’re looking for a role that challenges you and offers the chance to develop both personally and professionally, Muntons is the place for you.

Join Our Team at Muntons: Trainee QC Laboratory Analyst 

Are you ready to take on a vital role in ensuring quality control at one of the industry’s leading malt and malted ingredients production sites? At Muntons, we’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our QC Laboratory team at our Stowmarket site, where you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining quality control and safety of our products. This is more than just a job —it’s an opportunity to train, develop and contribute to a high-performing team in a dynamic and diverse work environment.

A little bit about us ….

Muntons is a significant global supplier to the food and drinks industry and has been producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for some of the most famous, and well-loved brands around the globe for the over 100 years.  Successful and growing with customers ranging from multinational food and beverage producers to start ups and small independent craft brewers and distillers, you’re likely to have tasted our products already, without even knowing it!  You’ll find our headquarters in Suffolk, and our other production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand.  We also have sales offices in Asia, Europe, and America.  We are passionate about malt, malted ingredients and sustainability; being the leaders in our field we are over halfway to meeting or beating our net zero carbon target by 2050.  We continue to look to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier of malt and malted ingredients.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Key Responsibilities

• Train and Develop: Absorb knowledge of QC Laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Maintain Standards: Perform all tasks in line with our established schedules and procedures to ensure our products meet quality and safety standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek ways to improve standards and share your ideas with your line manager.
• Safety First: Report any issues, non-conformities, or unsafe incidents promptly to keep our work environment safe.
• Versatile Tasks: Take on additional duties as needed, making full use of your training and capabilities.

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-Starter: Someone who can follow instructions but also uses their initiative to get the job done.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, contributing to a collaborative environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using and learning various items of laboratory equipment.
• Safety Conscious: Able to consistently achieve and maintain food hygiene and safety standards in a large-scale manufacturing setting.
• Adaptable: Willing to work in a variety of conditions, ensuring every corner of our site meets our stringent standards.

Key behaviours and competencies:

• Team Collaboration: Actively contributes to team working and cooperates with others, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Task Management: Ensures tasks and activities stay on track by promptly raising any issues or concerns.
• Problem Identification and Escalation: Identifies problems and opportunities and escalates them to the appropriate channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Company Values: Demonstrates adherence to the company's values and aligns their actions and behaviours.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Promotes a welcoming environment, treating everyone equally, fairly, and with respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Exhibits a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude towards tasks and challenges.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary: Reviewed annually to ensure you’re rewarded fairly for your hard work. XXXX
• Performance Bonus: A company profit-based bonus that lets you share in our success.
• Pension Plan: We contribute 5% to your pension, helping secure your financial future.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan with a Reward Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Life Assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we believe in investing in our people and creating a supportive, rewarding work environment. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow your skills in a stable, thriving company, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a part of a team that values quality, safety, and teamwork!

A Little Bit About Us….

Muntons is a leading global supplier to the food and drinks industry, with a proud history of producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients for over 100 years. Our products are used by some of the most famous and well-loved brands worldwide, from multinational food and beverage producers to small independent craft brewers and distillers. Whether you realize it or not, you’ve probably enjoyed something made with our ingredients! With headquarters in Suffolk and additional production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand, along with sales offices in Asia, Europe, and America, we are truly a global company. We are passionate about sustainability and have made significant progress towards our goal of net zero carbon by 2030. As we look to the future, we remain committed to being a strong, sustainable leader in the global malt industry.

What You Will Be Doing:

As a key player in our team, you'll ensure our malt meets customer expectations by overseeing quality and blending. You’ll be involved with optimising production schedules and collaborating closely with our operations team to ensure smooth, efficient running of the maltings. This role is about maintaining and driving standards, driving innovation, and delivering an exceptional product that sets us apart in the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitoring, reviewing and feeding back to production on product quality.
• Generating customer blends daily/weekly as required.
• Working closely with team to ensure OTIF delivery is maintained.
• Collaborating to develop and implement strategies to enhance malting quality, yield, and throughput while minimizing waste and resource consumption.
• Assisting with continuous improvement projects aimed at streamlining workflows, reducing downtime, and increasing overall productivity.
• Developing and innovating new systems to drive performance
• Collaborating with production, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Supporting the malting team in all aspects of operations on site to enhance Malt quality.
• Assisting in development and maintenance of standard operating procedures and training materials for technical processes. Coaching and developing the site team in malt production, quality and improvements.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, technological advancements, and best practices in malting operations and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Leading quality investigations and complaints and feedback findings to relevant parties.
• Collaborating with operations team to design and develop recipes and processes. 

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Brewing & Distilling, Food Science, Brewing Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in malting operations, operations management, process engineering, or related field.
• Attention to detail and precision.
• Ideally, understanding of malting processes, including steeping, germination, and kilning.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different levels of the organization.
• Leadership abilities with a passion for driving change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Ideally, knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety standards related to malting operations.

Key Behaviours and Competencies:

• Leadership Skills: Possessing strong leadership abilities to guide and inspire others.
• Communication: Demonstrating effective communication skills to convey information clearly and facilitate open dialogue.
• Decision-Making: Making informed decisions that align with goals and objectives.
• Problem-Solving: Identifying and resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
• Technical Expertise: Having a solid understanding of the relevant technical aspects of the role.
• Organisational Skills: Being organised, prioritising tasks, and ensuring efficient workflow.
• Collaboration: Promoting teamwork, cooperation, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Adaptability: Adapting to changing circumstances and adjusting strategies accordingly.
• Performance Management: Assessing individual and team performance, providing feedback, and supporting development.
• Business Acumen: Understanding broader business objectives and aligning activities accordingly.
• Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrating emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and empathy towards others.
• Continuous Learning: Valuing ongoing learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Performance Metrics and KPIs: Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: A competitive rate of pay reviewed annually.
• Pension Contribution: Company pension contribution at 5%.
• Health Cash Plan: Access to a Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme.
• Life Assurance: Comprehensive life assurance cover.
• Performance Bonus: Company profit-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Flexible Working: Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Employee Benefits: Access to myStaffShop membership for additional perks.

Why Muntons?

At Muntons, we are committed to fostering talent and providing opportunities for growth in a supportive and innovative environment. Our substantial investments in our facilities reflect our dedication to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Joining Muntons means becoming part of a company with a rich history and an exciting future. If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow professionally, Muntons is the place for you.

An Exciting Opportunity: Business Systems IT Graduate 

A Little Bit About Us…

At Muntons, we are a proud global supplier to the food and drinks industry, with a rich history of over 100 years in producing high-quality malt and malted ingredients. Our products are a key ingredient in some of the world’s most famous and beloved brands, and whether you realise it or not, you've probably already enjoyed something we've had a hand in creating! We serve a diverse range of customers, from multinational food and beverage producers to innovative start-ups and small independent craft brewers and distillers.

Our headquarters are nestled in Suffolk, with additional production sites in East Yorkshire and Thailand, and sales offices spanning Asia, Europe, and America. We are passionate about what we do—malt, malted ingredients, and sustainability are at the core of our business. As industry leaders, we are committed to sustainability and are proud to be over halfway towards meeting or exceeding our net zero carbon target by 2030. We continue to innovate and grow, looking ahead to the next 100 years as a strong and sustainable global supplier.

What You Will Be Doing:

Key Responsibilities

As a Business Systems IT Graduate at Muntons, you will be responsible for supporting the company's business systems and ensuring the accuracy and consistency of master data across the business. You will provide technical support to users, develop and maintain reports and dashboards, and assist in business improvement initiatives. Your role will involve collaboration with various departments to enhance Muntons' working practices, delivering business improvements to ensure we utilise existing, new and emerging technology to its full potential

Key Tasks

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
• Stay up to date on the latest process, AI and technology advancements to simplify process and improve efficiency
• Assist in the definition, development and management of a master data governance framework for all Muntons data
• Conduct workshops, meetings, and presentations to provide training, advice and guidance for business systems, data collection, use and interpretation
• Create and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI and SAP Analytics Cloud
• Assist in the definition, development and management of a cloud data repository, bringing together cross functional data for greater data driven insight
• Provide Business Systems first line support to users on break/fix issues logged within the helpdesk
• Create and maintain system work instructions and training material
• Prioritise initiatives based on business need and requirements
• Demonstrate flexibility to ensure continuous cover within the department whilst effectively managing your own workload
• Work with the IT Management team to ensure recommendations and service delivery reflect our IT strategy, budget and business requirements

What We Are Looking For:

• Customer focused
• Structured, logical approach to problem solving with ability to prioritise effectively
• Excellent documentation skills
• Logical and structured approach to time management and prioritisation
• Ability to create detailed reports and present actionable insights
• Flexible in role, willing to take ownership, roll sleeves up and get the job done
• Articulate and engaging with the whole team at Muntons
• Solid understanding of database technologies, structures and deployments
• Solid experience of Microsoft products – Windows, Office, Teams, Power BI, Power Apps
• Solid understanding of data collection, consolidation, manipulation and analytics
• Appreciation of building workflows, process automation and reporting in Microsoft power apps
• Appreciation of ERP solutions and associated data/reporting (preferably S/4HANA)
• Appreciation of integration technologies, APIs, and protocols
• Passion for technology, curious nature and proactive mindset

Key Behaviours and Competencies:

• Team Collaboration: Actively contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Task Management: Keep tasks on track by raising any issues or concerns promptly.
• Problem Solving: Identify and escalate problems or opportunities through the proper channels for resolution.
• Alignment with Values: Consistently demonstrate adherence to our company values in your actions and behaviours.
• Respectful and Welcoming: Create a welcoming environment, treating everyone with fairness and respect.
• Proactive and Positive Attitude: Approach tasks with a proactive, positive, and can-do attitude.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: A competitive rate of pay, reviewed annually to ensure we reward our team fairly.
• Performance Bonus: A company profit-based bonus that lets you share in our success.
• Pension Plan: We contribute 5% to your pension, helping secure your financial future.
• Health and Wellbeing: Access to a Health Cash Plan with a Reward Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Life Assurance.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your personal and professional life.

Why Muntons?

If you’re looking for a temporary assignment in a dynamic and supportive environment, where you can make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading global company while further developing your skills and experience.

We have the opportunity to continue with the development of the Engineering team to provide 24/7 engineering support cover across our site.

The Job:
To be part of the Muntons Site Engineering Team responsible for the maintenance, maximising machine availability and continued efficient running of the mill, malt extract, band drier, spray drier, homebrew, maltings and site services.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary reviewed annually
• Company profit based bonus
• Company pension contribution at 5%
• Health Cash Plan with Reward Scheme
• 24 hour welfare help support line
• Life assurance
• Flexible working arrangement
• On-site parking

Principle Responsibilities:

• To carry out plant modifications, planned maintenance and small engineering projects
• To provide dynamic and proactive response to engineering breakdowns
• To proactively contribute towards maximising machine availability and efficiency
• To maintain correct health & safety standards at all times

The Candidate:

• A trained engineer who is both mechanically and electrically skilled
• Conversant with PLCs and process control equipment.
• Ability to work to challenging deadlines and quick response times
• Flexible to respond to the changing demands of the role
• Conversant with Continuous Improvement and TPM techniques.
• Ideally from a food manufacturing background
• Able to work using own initiative delivering high standard of work with minimal supervisory input.

Hours of Work:

• Average 42 hours per week
• 12 hour Panama shift pattern to incorporate full 24/7 coverage of the site.

Reporting to:
Engineering Team Leader