Kettle Machine Operator — Build Your Career

Valeo Foods UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Training & development opportunities

Career progression

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Hot food restaurant

Refer-a-friend scheme

Job summary

Valeo Foods UK is recruiting for a Machine Operator to join the KETTLE production team in our Norwich site. This hands-on, technical role involves operating and monitoring packaging equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The position offers 3 on/3 off shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am) with day and night pay rates (£28,571.40 days, £31,383.00 nights). We provide training, progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or hands-on environment.
• Enjoy understanding how things work and solving problems.
• Stay calm and make decisions when things get busy.
• Communicate well and work positively with others.
• Are proactive, curious and keen to learn.
• Want to build a long-term career with us.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor and optimise production and packing equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
• Monitor quality, waste, efficiency and performance.
• Complete safety, quality, GMP and housekeeping checks.
• Support Continuous Improvement and audits.
• Work closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping the team succeed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Problem solving

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Good communication

Keen to learn

Job description

Valeo Foods UK is recruiting for a Machine Operator to join the KETTLE production team in our Norwich site. This hands-on, technical role involves operating and monitoring packaging equipment, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The position offers 3 on/3 off shifts (7am-7pm and 7pm-7am) with day and night pay rates (£28,571.40 days, £31,383.00 nights). We provide training, progression opportunities and a supportive team culture.