Machine Minder Nights, Machine Minder Nights

Pilgrim's Europe; Compton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site parking

Pension scheme

Life cover

Refer a friend scheme

Training provided

Discounts for employees

Progression opportunities

Subsidised transport from Derby

Shopping discounts

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking an experienced Machine Minder / Machine Operator to monitor the production process of primary poultry products, meeting required product and customer specifications and tight deadlines. You will work as part of a team, set up and operate process machinery to achieve production targets and quality standards, reporting to the Operations Team Lead, with nights shifts and on-site training provided.

Location: Blenheim Rd, Ashbourne, DE6 1HA.

Qualifications

• Good level of English.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Interest in maintenance and machinery.
• Flexible, reliable and willing to learn.
• Positive attitude and good team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (FMCG experience desirable).
• Comfortable working in a lairage environment involving live birds.
• Ideally hold FLT (Fork Lift Truck) experience.
• Confident completing paperwork, records and pre-start checks accurately.
• Willing to develop knowledge and understanding of animal welfare and site procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess the production process of primary poultry products to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Set up and operate process machinery to achieve production targets and quality standards.
• Liaise with operatives and supervisory staff and work as part of a team under the Operations Team Lead.

Skills

English language

Mechanical skills

Maintenance interest

Flexible and learn

Team player

FLT experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Machine Minder / Machine Operator

We’re looking for an experienced Machine Minder / Machine Operator to monitor and assess the production process of primary poultry products within required product and customer specifications and to tight deadlines.

As a Machine Minder, you will be required to work as a member of a team of operatives (varying in size) reporting to the Operations Team Lead. You will be responsible for the set‑up and effective operation of process machinery in order to achieve production targets and quality standards.

Effective liaison, teamwork and interaction with other operatives and supervisory staff is fundamental.

Location: Blenheim Rd, Ashbourne, DE6 1HA

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Shift: Nights, Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-06:30

Pay Rate: £16.30 - £16.95 per hour

What We’re Looking For

• Good level of English
• Strong mechanical skills
• Interest in maintenance and machinery
• Flexible, reliable and willing to learn
• Positive attitude and good team player
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment (FMCG experience desirable)
• Comfortable working in a lairage environment involving live birds
• Ideally hold FLT (Fork Lift Truck) experience
• Confident completing paperwork, records and pre‑start checks accurately
• Willing to develop knowledge and understanding of animal welfare and site procedures

Benefits At Pilgrim's Europe

• Competitive salary
• All training provided on the job
• Many progression opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Continuous training providedFree on-site parking
• Subsidised transport available from Derby
• Discounted employee shop
• Life cover
• Refer a friend scheme from £600 per person
• Shopping discounts

• If we receive a large number of applications, we may bring the closing date forward. Applicants are therefore advised to submit their applications promptly.