Machine Minder

2 Sisters Food Group Limited; Tetford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking Machine Minders in Thetford. The role involves setting up machines, conducting safety checks, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to work at pace. Night shift allowance and various employee perks are available, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Employee discounts on major brands

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

In-house training and development opportunities

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Passion for meeting customer orders and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
• Good standard of spoken and written English.
• Experience working in a factory or warehouse is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set up machines and conduct pre-start checks.
• Manage label and film roll changes.
• Perform product quality inspections.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
• Support the FLM with production plans.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Spoken and written English

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Tools

SAP system

Job description

We currently have exciting opportunities for Machine Minder's to join our team in Thetford.

We have the following 4ON 4OFF shifts available.

Packing AM 0600 - 1800 OR PM 1800 - 0600

Frying AM 0500 - 1700 OR PM 1700 - 0500

£14.40 + 10% Night Shift Allowance between 10pm - 6am (£15.84)

The factory is a modern environment with very good working conditions.

Many of our staff have progressed their careers through the business with opportunities across various departments.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out machine set up and pre‑start checks; ensure machine is safe to operate
• Carry out label and film roll changes
• Label print and verification checks, final product quality inspection
• Ensure machine is operating at maximum efficiency and follow Standard Running Conditions set out by the department
• Ensure workplace maintains high standards of GMP and hygiene & Health and Safety
• Support FLM to ensure smooth and safe delivery of production plan and carrying required quality

Other tasks may include setting up and monitoring equipment, filling machines, paperwork, decanting ingredients, using the SAP system.

Ideal Candidate

Our ideal Machine Minder will have:

• Passion for delivering our customer orders whilst making sure our high Health and Safety, Food Safety and Product Quality standards are met.
• A good standard of spoken and written English and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Experience of problem solving and attention to detail
• You will be comfortable working in a chilled food processing environment.
• You will need to enjoy working at pace and have a keenness to take action and achieve results in a fast moving business.
• Previous experience working in a factory or warehouse environment would be useful, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Package Description

• Company Bus Service from Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount - offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
• 50% off your total bill in all of our group restaurant brands
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks
• Employee of the Month awards
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• In-house training