Machine Minder

Humdinger; Sleaford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a dedicated Machine Minder for their Heckington facility. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £27,600 to £32,200 annually, based on experience. Responsibilities include operating automated machinery, ensuring quality control, and maintaining good manufacturing practices. The role demands strong communication skills and a proactive approach to troubleshooting machinery, with training provided for Level 2 Food Safety certification.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid Breaks

Overtime opportunities available

Pension with employer contributions

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Care Cash Plan

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Training and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG environment, particularly in food production.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• An interest in mechanics and troubleshooting machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated equipment and prepare machines for production runs.
• Conduct regular checks and repair basic mechanical defects.
• Adhere to quality standards and maintain hygiene practices.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Machinery Troubleshooting

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Overview

Machine Minder

Humdinger, Heckington. NG34 9JH

Position Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 40

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00

Pay range: £13.27/hour starting grade, increasing up to £15.49/hour (Depending on experience) (Salary equivalent £27,601.60 - £32,219.20)

Breaks: 2 x 20 minutes paid

Responsibilities

• Run automated equipment such as pouch machines, flow wrappers, top web sealers, vertical formers, and multi head weighers.
• Prepare the machines ahead of each product run and in between changeovers, adjusting settings and equipment when needed.
• Operate the machines to ensure they are working to correct efficiently standard.
• Carry out regular checks and repair basic mechanical defects independently or with engineering assistance.
• Adhere to all aspects of shift/line quality standards.
• Maintain Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) at all times.
• Attend required training sessions.

Qualifications

• Working experience within an FMCG environment (ideally Food), setting up and operating machinery.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• An interest in mechanics and machinery troubleshooting.
• Completion of Level 2 Food Safety (Training provided by the company if not held before starting)

Rewards Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid Breaks
• Overtime available but not guaranteed: 1.5x hourly rate, and 2x on a Sunday
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan viaPaycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover),along with access toPaycarePerks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year(subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme(subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme(subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Family-friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Access to staff shopswith exclusive discounts
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Engagement with GroceryAid

About Us

At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!

Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. Our talented teams have created a growing portfolio of our own famous brands including NOMO, Sun Valley Nuts, Kinnerton Kids, The Fruit Factory, Yum & Yay, as well as collaborations with Bailey's, Guinness and Budweiser!

Application & Interview Process

Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Your application will be reviewed as part of our selection process. If you’re shortlisted, a member of our Recruitment or HR team will contact you by phone or email (please check your junk mail). From there, if you advance, your application will be shared with the hiring manager for further review. If selected, you will be invited to an onsite interview, which is one stage and could include a factory tour.

Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.