Quorn Foods are currently recruiting for a Fermentation Outside Operator/Technician to join our Operations team at our site in Billingham. What you'll be responsible for: Supporting the wider fermentation team in the production of our Mycoprotein, you will safely conduct a range of process and maintenance tasks to contribute towards the efficient operation of the manufacturing plant. Typically, you will perform plant readings whilst implementing necessary follow-up actions which ensure safe and efficient plant performance, ensuring raw material batches are produced according to manufacturing specifications and utilise the site control systems to identify trends and fault finding during the various processes of production. What experience you'll need to have: - Understanding of principles of process operations and functions of equipment used to control variables such as temperature, flow and pressure, including use of computer control systems - Knowledge of safe systems of work, i.e. permit to work, toxic procedures etc. - Ability to learn basic multi-skilled trade activities for first line maintenance and analytical skills - Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders including contractors, engineers, health & safety and quality - Proficiency in manual handling techniques for executing numerous process and maintenance responsibilities - A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn What you'll get in return: - A Competitive Salary Shift Disturbance Allowance - Generous Pension and Life Assurance Schemes - Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a Gold Sponsor of GroceryAid along with our own internal Wellbeing Champions) - Health & Wellbeing support with Digital GP services, free flu jabs, eye tests and discounted gym memberships - Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family To apply for this vacancy, please follow the relevant link to submit your CV and Covering Letter. We look forward to receiving your application. About Us Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world. At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come. It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart. We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘ Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’. Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture. Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’. All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, and age. Recruitment Agencies Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed. We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.