Machine Operator

Join our team as a Machine Operator and play an essential role in keeping our manufacturing process running smoothly.

In our factory in Merthyr Tydfil, we produce and pack up to 50 tons of wafer, marshmallow bars, toffees and eclairs per day on a large variety of production and packaging lines and machines. This hands‑on position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with machinery, maintaining high quality standards, and being part of a supportive, team‑driven environment. You’ll operate and monitor production equipment, support changeovers and cleaning, and help ensure our products meet strict safety and quality requirements.

• Operate production machinery safely and efficiently in line with company procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments to maintain product quality.
• Carry out routine checks, including safety, quality, and CCP requirements.
• Inspect products to ensure they meet company and legal standards.
• Support product changeovers, cleaning, and equipment preparation.
• Report machine faults, breakdowns, or quality issues promptly.
• Work closely with other departments to maintain smooth production flow.
• Follow Health & Safety, hygiene, and “clean‑as‑you‑go” standards at all times.
• Participate in training and support new staff when required.
• Uphold company values: entrepreneurial, no‑nonsense, reliable, enthusiastic, and craftsmanship‑focused.

• Strong communication, numeracy, and literacy skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive approach.
• Previous experience in a hygiene role.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, quality‑focused environment.

• Free On‑Site Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Canteen
• Pension Scheme

Please send us your resume and motivation letter, including your earliest possible starting date by clicking on the button below.

Stollwerck GmbH is a confectionery and food company with three locations and production facilities in Germany. The company is part of Baronie: an European confectionery & food company with locations and production facilities in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland and The Netherlands. The international group employs approximately 1.900 people, working every day to produce the most qualitative confectionery products. Besides the production of its own brands, it also creates and produces a large variety of private label products for a multitude of national and international retailers and co‑manufactures as well for well‑known brands.

Stollwerck does not accept unsolicited help from intermediaries or other third parties regarding this vacancy. A submitted resume - in any way or form - through third parties without the consent of our HR Manager is considered public information and will not be eligible for compensation in the event that the candidate is hired.