High-Throughput Machine Setter - Food Production

2 Sisters Food Group Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavaghan & Gray, part of the 2 Sisters Food Group, is recruiting a production operative in Carlisle, Cumbria. You will help ensure pre-start checks, safe operation, and quality standards on our high-speed lines.

The role emphasises 5S practices, tooling care and efficient changeovers to meet daily targets. Experience in a similar role is welcomed; training in CIEH Level 2 Health & Safety and Food Safety is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not required.
• CIEH Level 2 Health & Safety (training will be provided).
• CIEH Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing (training will be provided).
• Focused improvement experience desired but not necessary.
• Previous work in high-speed production desirable but not necessary.
• Mechanical or electrical qualification or relevant experience desirable but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Carry out pre-start checks, setup and shutdown procedures to ensure quality and operator safety.
• Maintain standard conditions including SMP adherence, tooling overhauls and proper SOP setups.
• Keep production machinery running efficiently to hit targets and deadlines in line with site OEE.
• Assist in maximizing throughput by streamlining changeovers and minimizing downtime.
• Basic fault finding and escalation to Engineering with proper reporting.
• Basic maintenance and cleaning of tooling and process equipment.
• Manage line standards including 5S and workboards; ensure asset care.
• Ensure tools and equipment stored and maintained following 5S.

Skills

Some experience in a similar role

Focused improvement experience

High-speed production experience

Education

CIEH Level 2 Health & Safety

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing

Mechanical or electrical qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Cavaghan & Gray, part of the 2 Sisters Food Group, is recruiting a production operative in Carlisle, Cumbria. You will help ensure pre-start checks, safe operation, and quality standards on our high-speed lines.

The role emphasises 5S practices, tooling care and efficient changeovers to meet daily targets. Experience in a similar role is welcomed; training in CIEH Level 2 Health & Safety and Food Safety is provided.