Machine Operator

Job in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6, England, UK

Listing for: South57 Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-11

Job specializations:

Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Machine Operator

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 21000 - 27000 GBP Yearly GBP 21000.00 27000.00 YEAR

Job Description:

We are recruiting for our food production client in Dunstable who are looking for a machine operator for their packaging department.

Working Monday and Friday between the hours of 07:00 to 17:00

However, there may be a need to work flexibly across the calendar week in line with business needs. This may include early mornings, evenings, late nights, weekends, and public/bank holidays.

Duties include but are not limited to;

Operate the Packing machinery efficiently to meet daily production targets
Set up the machines at the start of each run, ensuring correct materials and settings are applied
Monitor output and adjust machine settings as needed to maintain product quality and minimise downtime
Carryout shutdown procedures and cleaning of packing machinery to ensure ready for next run
Perform routine cleaning of the machines and surrounding area in accordance with hygiene standards and cleaning schedule
Participate in deep cleaning during scheduled shutdowns or changeovers
Have the ability/knowledge of how to resolve quality issues - when raising issues with Area Leader
Ensure the completion of any relevant paperwork for your workstation is carried out in a timely and accurate manner in accordance with procedure
Conduct basic preventive maintenance (e.g., lubrication, belt checks, sensor cleaning) in line with schedules
Identify and report equipment faults or wear-and-tear to the engineering team promptly
Work closely with maintenance personnel during repairs or servicing
Provide clear handovers to Management, including reporting issues, stock levels, or machine status
Carry out machine training and competency assessment of other team members, including writing SOP's
Take part in team briefs and relevant training sessions

The right candidate must have;

Prior experience operating cardboard and/or other packaging machinery in a food production environment (preferred)
Familiarity with basic maintenance tasks and production line processes
Mechanically minded with a good eye for detail
Basic knowledge of food hygiene standards
Able to work as part of a team and individually
Uses own initiative
DS Smith lidding machines
Buel stackers and conveyors
Boix tray former
Hartmann packers
Markem printers
OFS
SAP & ProLeiT
Food safety training
Health & Safety training (IOSH)
HACCP training
Train the trainer