Ice Cream Production Operator — Drive Quality & Efficiency

6255 Magnum ICC UK Supply Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is looking for a motivated Machine Operator to safely operate production equipment and support continuous production lines. You will perform start‑up, changeovers, inspections, cleaning and material handling, ensuring quality standards while working within a collaborative team.

Candidates should have basic mechanical awareness, strong teamwork, and IT literacy to use production/order systems. The role may involve night shifts and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation.
• Strong focus and discipline to protect output targets.
• Strong team-working skills and willingness to coordinate activities within their skillset.
• IT skills – competent in using machine data and control systems that record material movement, losses and quality.
• Desirable: experience as a Machine Operator in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Start‑Up/Shutdown procedures – perform pre‑start checks to ensure area and equipment are clean and safe.
• Changeovers – carry out product changeovers between batches in line with standards.
• Inspection & Issue Resolution – monitor machines and resolve issues to keep lines running.
• Cleaning – keep area and machines clean and tidy according to standards.
• Material Availability – ensure continuous supply of packaging and raw materials to machines.
• Administration – record events during shift (cases packed/rejects etc).

Skills

Basic mechanical awareness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

National school leaver qualifications in Reading and Comprehension, Writing and Mathematics

Job description

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is looking for a motivated Machine Operator to safely operate production equipment and support continuous production lines. You will perform start‑up, changeovers, inspections, cleaning and material handling, ensuring quality standards while working within a collaborative team.

Candidates should have basic mechanical awareness, strong teamwork, and IT literacy to use production/order systems. The role may involve night shifts and adherence to safety protocols.