Machine Minder

Flamingo Group; Beeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job summary

Flamingo Plants in Sandy, Bedfordshire is seeking a motivated Machine Minder to join our production team. You will operate and monitor production machinery while leading a small team, ensuring all products are produced safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have a background in machine operation within manufacturing and demonstrate strong problem-solving and leadership skills. We emphasize quality and continuous improvement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills required.
• Good communication and computer skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery to achieve targets.
• Lead a small production team ensuring safe practices.
• Monitor machine performance and record productivity data.

Skills

Machine operation

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Machine Minder

Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire

Company: Flamingo Plants

Reporting to: Team Leader

About the Role

Flamingo Plants is looking for a motivated and hands‑on Machine Minder to join our production team in Sandy. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery, leading a small team, and ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a key role in maximising machine performance, reducing downtime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping the team achieve daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery to achieve daily output targets.
• Lead and support a small production team, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
• Identify and resolve production or quality issues, escalating where necessary.
• Monitor machine performance and record downtime, faults, and productivity data.
• Work closely with the Engineering team to minimise downtime and improve performance.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
• Carry out machine pre‑start checks and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
• Support changeovers, ensuring they are completed efficiently to minimise disruption.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, SOPs, SSOWs, and PPE requirements.
• Assist with audits, continuous improvement projects, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Support training and development of team members and provide cover for Team Leaders when required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, production, or packaging environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Good communication, literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
• Experience recording production data and monitoring performance metrics.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.

Why Join Flamingo Plants?

• Be part of a leading horticultural and production business.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• Play a key role in driving production performance and operational excellence.
• Join a company committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.

If you have machine operating experience, enjoy leading by example, and thrive in a fast‑paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.