Relief Operative

Posting date:	26 November 2025
Salary:	£15.38 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 December 2025
Location:	Bristol, Bristol, BS11 9DL
Company:	Acorn Recruitment
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	a1WNz000003oNhFMAU_1764153116

Summary

Relief Operative - Avonmouth, Bristol

Avonmouth, Bristol BS11 9DL | £30,000 basic | Full time | 37.5 hours per week + overtime | Training initially 8am - 4pm with eventual shift work

Introduction

An opportunity has arisen for a Relief Operative in Avonmouth, Bristol. The main purpose of this role involves acting as Second Miller whenever required, including when the Second Miller is covering the Shift Miller, undergoing training, or absent for any reason.

The role ensures the mill consistently produces flour that meets specified quality parameters, adhering to food safety and hygiene guidelines within the plant, and working in compliance with the company's Health and Safety policies. The Relief Operative will assist the Shift Miller during operations and prepare milling consumables as needed to support efficient production processes.

Initially, the role is office hours for training, transitioning into a shift pattern covering day and night shifts, including weekends, with requisite time off when shifts are covered.

Key Duties

• Analyse flour being milled and inform the Shift Miller if it is not in specification.

• Analyse bulk flour loads during transfer and prepare certificates as required.

• Analyse other products and stocks as required.

• Operate the weighbridge and silo wheat transfer when required.

• Assist the Shift Miller in setting the mill and screenroom machinery according to QSS or optimum settings.

• Identify mechanically failing items of plant; carry out minor repairs or report major issues to the engineering department.

• Undertake sifter repairs as necessary.

• Identify shortcomings within the plant and suggest improvements.

• Hand over to the next shift in a proper and clean state and communicate any unusual situations to the next Second Miller.

• Work within Company Safety and Health guidelines and promote the policy.

• Ensure all food safety compliance requirements are maintained within the plant.

• Instruct and support contractors on site as required.

• Support the Shift Miller as required.

Requirements

• Experience working shifts in a flour mill.

• Currently completing or in the process of completing the NABIM Flour Milling course.

• Proficient in Microsoft programmes, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

• PLC programme knowledge advantageous.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Detail oriented.

What We Offer

• £30,000 basic salary.

• Full-time 37.5-hour week with overtime paid for additional hours.

• Initial training 8am-4pm, transitioning to 12-hour shifts covering days, nights, and weekends.

• Opportunity to progress into permanent shift patterns as part of career development.

Interested?

Apply now with an up-to-date CV, or contact the Acorn by Synergie Head Office for more information.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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