Machine Operator

Recruit4staff are proud to be representing their client, a leading food manufacturing company in their search for a number of Machine Operators to work in their leading facility in Telford. For the successful Machine Operator our client is offering;
Starting salary of £35,114 which rises as experience/competence are signed off, Level 2 is £39,452 if you can run all processes it can rise to £43,486 (For most this usually takes around 12 months but can be achieved sooner) 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts rotating days and nights, 07:25 - 19:35/19:35 - 07:25 Permanent role Genuine opportunities for progression Benefits – Health Cash Plan, tech schemes and many more.

Holiday pay based on average hours worked, 5 weeks & 8 Bank Hols after 1 year. Working in a very modern, clean working environment Health & Life assurance You will be part of a team working with technology that’s always advancing, in a business that’s constantly growing and pushing boundaries by liaising with development teams for improvements on standards. As a Machine Operator your responsibilities will be:
Stay hands-on with the machinery— spotting potential faults, investigating issues and problem solving to prevent downtime. You will be taking full ownership & responsibility for your assigned line Ensure 100% compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Health & Safety standards. Running the line to standard operating procedures, which include start- up and changeovers. Leading a line with machine operators, training and driving performance.

Typically on a line you will only be overseeing around 5/6 staff Liaising with relevant teams when issues may arise surrounding your line Liaising with development teams for improvements on standards to drive continuous improvement, supporting refining processes to boost productivity. Taking ownership of the production line’s performance, ensuring it runs efficiently and is complete control. What our client is looking for in a Machine Operator:
An individual with a strong technical mindset, who enjoys working with, setting and operating machinery - ESSENTIAL First line machine maintenance experience - ESSENTAL Technically competent to solve problems, taking action to ensure delivery, gaining support to ensure delivery

Experience with changeovers/ basic machine maintenance - ESSENTIAL Someone excited by learning new techniques & technology, with a drive for continuous improvements and lean manufacturing. Able to work Days & Nights, 12 hour Shifts - ESSENTIAL An effective communicator who listens and gives clear instructions, someone who isn’t afraid of challenge, gaining support when from experts when needed. Ideally experienced within the food or processing industry – although not essential Must be happy/available to attend a numerical and verbal reasoning test - ESSENTIAL Key skills or similar job titles;
Machine Setter, Machine Operator, Production Technician, Process Operator, Process Technician, Quality Inspector, Quality Assurance, QA Technician, Quality Controller, Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging Commutable From;
Telford/Shrewsbury/Wolverhampton/Bridgnorth/Cannock/Newport/Market Drayton/Whitchurch For further information about this and other positions please apply now This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Limited who are operating as a recruitment agency, agent, agencies, employment agency or employment business.