MHC Machine Operator

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream.

And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done.

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly a division of Unilever) is now a standalone, independent, EUR 7.9 billion publicly listed company. We’re on a mission to create the ultimate snacking company. A place where growth, innovation, founder and ownership mentality, and performance are cultivated and rewarded. And where we craft extraordinary ice cream experiences - transforming ordinary moments into lasting memories.

Because we know, life tastes better with ice cream. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast.

The range of Machine Operator roles varies between categories and technologies, but generally sits within the Filling, Forklift and Material & Waste Transfer, Mixer, Packing & Reporting Job Families. The Machine Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency.

She/he is expected to carry out Autonomous Maintenance such as Cleaning Lubrication and inspection activities and record any issues/problems with the equipment which cannot be resolved by themselves to pass to the Technical Operator to resolve. The Machine Operator should master the operation of a series of production machines within a complete production unit in order to provide factory resilience – this includes set‑up, start‑up, running, basic issue resolution, changeovers, cleaning (including allergens), inspection, shutdown & general safe working.

Knowledge and application of technical skills to operate machinery safely and effectively in order to meet the production plan.

• Conduct inspections, cleaning and lubrication as required.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of the principals of mechanism, motion and pneumatics.
• Work to and maintain cleaning and checking standards of machinery responsible for.
• Understands properties of materials being handled; performs correct adjustment and setting.
• Proactively works with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to reduce breakdowns and defects.
• Carry out product and process changeovers/washouts to maintain quality standards whilst minimising the impact to the production plan.

• Start‑Up/Shutdown procedures
  - Carries out pre‑start‑up checks to ensure that the area and equipment is clean and is in a safe condition. Shuts down machines & equipment and the area.
• Changeovers – carries out changeovers between products in line with defined standards.
• Inspection & Issue Resolution – inspecting machines in operation and solving issues that arise to keep the machine running optimally.
• Cleaning – Keep area & machines clean and tidy in line with defined…