Machine Operator

Tennial Personnel are actively recruiting for a Production Operative (Food Blending) to join a well-established food manufacturing company based in Ipswich.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking long-term employment with a business that offers genuine career progression into a Cooking Chef position. The role is offered on an ongoing temporary basis with the potential to secure a permanent contract following a successful probationary period.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm, with occasional overtime available on Saturdays during busy periods.

This is a varied, hands‑on role within the production department. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and blending food products using industrial mixing equipment. The role is ideally suited to someone with a genuine passion for cooking, an understanding of food safety and hygiene, and the ability to follow recipes accurately while maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards.

• Prepare and blend food products using industrial blenders ranging from 250kg to 2,000kg capacity
• Accurately follow recipes and production instructions to ensure product consistency and quality
• Operate production equipment, including mixing vessels, pumps, and associated machinery
• Complete production paperwork and batch documentation accurately
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and safety throughout the production process
• Follow the company's "Clean As You Go" policy at all times
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure production targets are achieved
• Ensure all equipment and work areas remain clean and organised
• Adhere to all company procedures relating to food safety, quality, and health & safety
• Support general production duties as required

This role involves manual handling and occasional heavy lifting of ingredients weighing up to 25kg.

Applicants must be comfortable working on their feet throughout the shift and be able to read and accurately follow written recipes and production instructions in English.

Please note that while lifting forms part of the role, additional team members are available to assist with heavier manual handling duties.

• A genuine passion for cooking and food preparation
• Good understanding of food hygiene and food safety procedures
• Previous experience working with industrial vessels, pumps, blending equipment, or similar production machinery
• Ability to accurately follow written recipes and production instructions
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and safe working environment

• Previous experience within food manufacturing, commercial kitchens, food production, or a similar environment is highly desirable
• Experience operating industrial mixing equipment, vessels, or pumps is advantageous
• Basic understanding of food safety and health & safety procedures

• Cooking
• Food Production
• Machine Operation