Days - Machine Operatives - Food Production

The Best Connection; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Machine Operatives for food production in Shrewsbury. The role includes operating machines, packing, quality inspection, and working 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota, with potential for overtime. Candidates must have a strong understanding of English and knowledge of health and safety procedures. This full-time position offers competitive pay at £13.96 per hour, with a site tour and aptitude test scheduled for early January 2025.

Qualifications

• Reliable and safety-conscious with ability to work shifts.
• Experience in food manufacturing with machine operation.
• Willingness to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines efficiently during production.
• Perform quality inspections and necessary documentation.
• Prepare for product changeovers and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Good understanding of English

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Experience in machine operator duties

Job description

Machine Operatives - Food Production (Permanent Day Shifts)

Pay Rate: £13.96 per hour

Hours: 12-hour shifts, on a 4-on, 4-off rota

Overtime: Potential for overtime at enhanced rates

The Best Connection is looking for experienced Machine Operatives to join one of our well-established clients in the Hortonwood area.

Role Overview:

We are seeking candidates who are reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work a 12-hour shift rota. The role offers the potential for overtime at enhanced rates.

Requirements:

• Good understanding of English, both reading and writing.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience performing machine operator and machine setter duties within a food manufacturing environment, including:
  • Packing, quality inspection, palletising, labeling, and completing relevant documentation
  • Product changeovers and cleaning
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota (including weeknds)

Next Steps:

• Site tour and aptitude test will take place during the week commencing 05/01/2025. Candidates will complete the aptitude test on the same day as the site tour.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.