Machine Setter

Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Machine Setter to work in our busy Engineering Department in Kepak Merthyr Tydfil. This is a full time, permanent position on Days & 1 week of nights, within a rotating shift pattern of 7am - 7:00pm and 7.00pm to 7.00am - 4 on/4 off, with a competitive salary.

To maintain continuous production and improve efficiencies safely through effectively implementing preventative maintenance / machine assembly schedules. Responding in a timely manner to start up issues / repairs. Ensure continuous improvement methodologies are applied that improves the operational function.

• Assembling Packaging / Sealing Machine
• Assembling Metal detectors and checkweighers
• Assembling Vacuum sealing equipment
• Assembling the Vemags / and Grinding Equipment
• Changeovers of machines for operations
• Management of the storage area, cleaning, checking and sorting of the Combicut blades
• Minimise potential issues cause by metal contamination

• To maintain Health & Safety rules and regulations
• To identify potential hazards/risks to the Health & Safety Manager/responsible person upon discovery
• To ensure all PPM schedules are completed and reported back to your assigned supervisory engineer
• To assist the Engineering department in achieving its budget targets through the efficient use of materials and replacement parts
• To follow the correct accounting/authorisation process when ordering replacement parts
• Maintain and improve standards of hygiene and housekeeping in all areas of CPM including the engineering office and CMP workshop
• Carry out supervised maintenance on all Low skill - High frequency repetitive tasks assigned to you in the CPM production area and CPM workshop area only

If you are interested, please apply online.

• Company Pension
• Training and Development
• Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the Wrk It platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group
• Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income - meaning you pay less tax!
• Subsidised Canteen - Our on site canteen is serving multiple hot food options during the day
• Free Car Parking - Our Kepak site has a dedicated staff car parking facility which is free to use for all of our colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees
• Grocery Aid Employee Assistance Program - Providing emotional, practical and financial support for all Kepak colleagues

If you are a team player who is committed to maintaining machinery compliance and ensuring safety standards are met, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Kepak Group and make a difference in the world of food production.