FMCG Machine Technician – 4 on 4 off Day Shift

IPL, Forza and Kober Foods; Altofts; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Normanton is seeking a Machine Technician to join the onsite Engineering & Facilities Team at the Normanton Produce site. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule (6:30am–7:15pm) in a site-based environment, focusing on machine maintenance, safety checks and autonomous maintenance duties.

You will work under SOPs, liaise with Line Leaders and Engineering, and contribute to safe, efficient production while driving yield improvements and timely changeovers.

Qualifications

• FMCG experience in a production/operational environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with practical skills.
• GCSE English and Maths (A–C) or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and IT skills (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication and ability to liaise across levels within the company.
• Ability to work quickly and methodically in a team.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet business needs.
• IOSH qualification would be desirable.
• Experience with similar machinery/equipment.
• Ability to challenge non‑compliance to industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs in a clean, safe environment.
• Monitor areas to ensure safety and cleanliness of machinery.
• Complete daily machine safety checks per SOPs.
• Lead autonomous maintenance on line.
• Communicate machine safety issues to Engineering Team.
• Monitor yield to optimise IPL value.
• Perform changeovers with minimal downtime and identify improvements.
• Coordinate with Line Leaders for timely setup and changeovers.
• Report run rate issues affecting safety or productivity.
• Ensure all safety and food safety checks are completed.
• Record check weights and calibrate scales as trained.
• Report underweights to Line Leader and engineering if persists.

Skills

FMCG experience

Mechanical aptitude

Analytical skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Flexibility

Attention to detail

IOSH (desirable)

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

IPL Normanton is seeking a Machine Technician to join the onsite Engineering & Facilities Team at the Normanton Produce site. The role operates on a 4 on 4 off schedule (6:30am–7:15pm) in a site-based environment, focusing on machine maintenance, safety checks and autonomous maintenance duties.

You will work under SOPs, liaise with Line Leaders and Engineering, and contribute to safe, efficient production while driving yield improvements and timely changeovers.