Machine Setter (Backshift)

Albert Bartlett; Airdrie; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Access to company benefits and staff,

Enhanced training and career developm

Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Counse

Job summary

Albert Bartlett, a leading UK food manufacturer, is recruiting a Machine Operator / Machine Setter for its backshift production team. The role involves setting up and operating production machinery, monitoring performance, and maintaining quality and records.

You will join a hands-on team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with full training provided and a supportive, family‑oriented workplace. The position includes a stable backshift schedule and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Production Operative, or similar manufacturing role.
• Hands-on mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and work independently.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work backshift.
• Experience in food manufacturing is helpful but full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up, changeover, and calibrate production machinery for different product requirements.
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently to maintain production flow.
• Complete routine checks and basic maintenance tasks and escalate when needed.
• Check product quality regularly and adjust machine settings to maintain consistency.
• Accurately document machine settings, faults and performance data.

Skills

Machine Operator Experience

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Backshift readiness

Job description

Location: Airdrie
Salary: £13.17 per hour
Shift: Backshift - Monday to Friday / (13:45-22:15 OR 14:45-23:15)

Join a Leading UK Food Manufacturer

Albert Bartlett is one of the UK’s best‑known fresh produce brands, supplying high‑quality potatoes and potato products to major supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice customers. We operate across multiple UK sites including Airdrie, Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, and remain a proud family‑run business with a commitment to quality and sustainability.

We’re recruiting a Machine Operator / Machine Setter to support our backshift production team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone mechanically minded, detail‑oriented, and confident working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Machine Setup & Operation

• Set up, changeover, and calibrate production machinery for different product requirements
• Operate machinery safely and efficiently to maintain production flow

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

• Monitor machine performance throughout the shift
• Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues quickly to minimise downtime

Routine Maintenance

• Complete routine checks and basic maintenance tasks
• Escalate more complex mechanical problems to the engineering team

Quality Control

• Check product quality regularly to ensure standards are met
• Adjust machine settings when necessary to maintain consistency

Reporting & Recordkeeping

• Accurately document machine settings, faults, and performance data
• Maintain clear, audit‑ready records

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with fellow Operators, Setters and Shift Leaders
• Support continuous improvement and efficient production flow

Health & Safety

• Follow all site safety guidelines, hygiene standards, and SOPs
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you have:

• Experience as a Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Production Operative, or similar manufacturing role
• Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to solve problems quickly and work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to work backshift

Experience in food manufacturing is helpful but full training is provided.

What We Offer

• £13.17 per hour (rising to £14.23) + 50p/h backshift allowance
• Stable backshift schedule
• Enhanced training and career development
• Supportive, family‑focused environment
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to company benefits and staff facilities

#MakeADifference

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling