Machine Minder

Gi Group; Dutton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group in Warrington is seeking a Machine Minder to operate, monitor and maintain the tray wash machinery, ensuring safe, efficient and compliant production. Based in a busy facility, you will follow SOPs, load and unload trays, monitor cycles, and report faults.

From this role you will work closely with maintenance teams, maintain hygiene standards and help achieve productivity targets while standing for extended periods and adhering to PPE rules.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a warehouse, manufacturing, food production or logistics.
• Strong understanding of health and safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Able to identify and report equipment issues.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling trays.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tray wash machinery in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure trays are loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance, water levels, temperatures, and cleaning cycles.
• Carry out routine checks to ensure machinery is operating correctly.
• Identify and report machine faults, breakdowns, and maintenance requirements promptly.
• Perform basic machine cleaning and housekeeping duties in line with site procedures.
• Ensure trays are washed to the required hygiene and quality standards.
• Maintain a continuous flow of clean trays to support operational requirements.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately.
• Assist with changeovers, start-up, and shutdown procedures as required.
• Work closely with colleagues, team leaders, and maintenance personnel to resolve operational issues.
• Complete relevant production, quality, and equipment check sheets accurately.
• Support the team in achieving productivity, quality, and hygiene targets.

Skills

Machinery operation

Health and safety

Following instructions

Attention to quality

Equipment fault reporting

Team player

Physical stamina

Job description

The Machine Minder is responsible for operating, monitoring, and maintaining the efficient running of machinery within the tray wash facility. The role ensures that trays and equipment are cleaned safely, effectively, and to the required quality standards, while maintaining a safe and productive working environment.

Full Time Shifts available in Warrington WA1

Monday - Thursday 19:30 / 06:00 Night shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor tray wash machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure trays are loaded and unloaded safely and efficiently.
• Monitor machine performance, water levels, temperatures, and cleaning cycles.
• Carry out routine checks to ensure machinery is operating correctly.
• Identify and report machine faults, breakdowns, and maintenance requirements promptly.
• Perform basic machine cleaning and housekeeping duties in line with site procedures.
• Ensure trays are washed to the required hygiene and quality standards.
• Maintain a continuous flow of clean trays to support operational requirements.
• Follow all health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements.
• Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately.
• Assist with changeovers, start-up, and shutdown procedures as required.
• Work closely with colleagues, team leaders, and maintenance personnel to resolve operational issues.
• Complete relevant production, quality, and equipment check sheets accurately.
• Support the team in achieving productivity, quality, and hygiene targets.

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience operating machinery in a warehouse, manufacturing, food production, or logistics environment is desirable.
• Good understanding of health and safety and hygiene requirements.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to identify and report equipment issues.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physically capable of standing for extended periods and handling trays in a busy operational environment.

Working Conditions

• Based in a busy tray wash facility in Warrington.
• Role may involve exposure to water, noise, wet floors, and cleaning chemicals, subject to site controls.
• PPE must be worn as required.
• Shift work, including early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, or bank holidays, may be required depending on operational needs.

Performance Expectations

• The Machine Minder is expected to maintain safe and efficient machine operation, achieve required quality and productivity standards, report issues promptly, and contribute to a clean, safe, and well-organised tray wash facility.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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