Machine Minder

2 Sisters Food Group; Bungay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discount platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Confidential counselling (GroceryAid)

Safe and supportive working environm.

Full training program

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group is recruiting for a permanent, full-time Machine Minder at our Flixton site near Bungay. The role involves setting up and operating poultry cutting and trimming machines, with a shift pattern on days or Am shift, and a rate of pay of £13.59 per hour.

Training will be provided for those new to the machinery. The successful candidate will support pre-start checks, monitor production, ensure safety and hygiene, and maintain equipment to meet productivity and quality targets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating or monitoring machinery within a food-production, manufacturing or factory environment would be advantageous, but it is not essential as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up machinery before production begins.
• Complete and record all pre-start checks and sign-offs.
• Operate poultry cutting and trimming machines safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machinery continuously during the shift.
• Maintain equipment ensuring smooth production runs.
• Identify and report machinery faults or product issues promptly.
• Assist with basic adjustments and changeovers when trained.

Skills

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Follow safety procedures

Effective communication

Independent worker

Job description

2 Sisters Food Group is one of the UK’s leading food manufacturing businesses. More than 15,000 colleagues from 36 nationalities help us produce a huge range of high-quality food, from poultry and pizza to pies, ready meals and soups.

From humble beginnings in the early 1990s, we’ve grown to become one of Europe’s leading food manufacturers. We have a strong UK presence across poultry, chilled and bakery categories and are home to well-known brands including Holland’s Pies.

Our customers include Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Waitrose.

Job Description

We currently have a permanent, full-time opportunity for a Machine Minder to join our team at our Flixton site near Bungay.

Rate of pay: £13.59 per hour

Working days:1600-0010 Monday–Friday or Am Shift 0500-1530 on rotational pattern

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Setting up machinery correctly before production begins.
• Completing and recording all required pre-start checks and sign-offs.
• Operating poultry cutting and trimming machines safely and efficiently.
• Monitoring machinery continuously throughout the production shift.
• Keeping equipment functioning correctly to support a smooth and efficient production run.
• Identifying and reporting machinery faults, product issues and other deficiencies promptly.
• Supporting basic adjustments and changeovers where trained and authorised.
• Following the correct procedures when machinery stops or develops a fault.
• Maintaining good manufacturing practices to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Working to agreed productivity, quality, hygiene and waste targets.
• Following all health and safety, food-safety, hygiene and quality procedures.
• Keeping the machinery and surrounding work area clean, safe and organised.

Qualifications

Previous experience operating or monitoring machinery within a food-production, manufacturing or factory environment would be advantageous, but it is not essential as training will be provided.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are reliable, self-motivated and able to work methodically.
• Have good attention to detail and can identify machinery or product issues.
• Can follow operating instructions and established safety procedures.
• Are comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Can work towards productivity, quality, hygiene and waste targets.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, supervisors and management.
• Can work independently while contributing positively to the wider team.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and professional conduct.
• Are comfortable working with raw meat in a chilled and pressurised environment.
• Are willing to learn how to safely set up, operate and monitor production machinery.
• Take health and safety, food safety and product quality seriously.

Additional Information

When you join 2 Sisters Food Group, you will benefit from:

• Immediate-start opportunities.
• Exclusive employee discount platform offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks & Spencer and Tesco.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to confidential counselling through GroceryAid.
• A safe and supportive working environment.
• Full training to help you carry out your role safely and confidently.
• Opportunities to develop and progress within one of the UK’s leading food-manufacturing businesses.

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