Machine Operative - Days

AM FRESH Group; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

FRESHSavings

FRESHHealth

FRESHLiving

FRESHSupport

FRESHPerks

Job summary

AMFRESH Group in Peterborough is seeking a Machine Operator to operate production machinery, maintain cleanliness and safety, and support changeovers on a busy line.

You will train new starters, work toward targets, and ensure timely completion of orders with clear communication to the line. This permanent, weekly-paid role offers reliable hours and long-term growth within a thriving business.

Qualifications

• Experience with machinery in a production environment is preferred but not essential.
• Able to work in a target-driven environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Numerical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines in production and ensure machinery is kept clean and safe during and at the end of your shift.
• Help train new starters.
• Complete changeovers such as label verifications on your line.
• Understand the machine and speed targets to meet or exceed customer orders in a timely manner and communicate this with your line.

Skills

Machinery operation

Production environment experience

Target-driven

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

We are recruiting for a Machine Operator at our Peterborough site. This is a permanent, weekly-paid position providing consistent work, reliable hours, and long-term growth opportunities within a thriving business.

• Shift Pattern:4 on, 4 off – (05:45 – 18:15)
• Hourly Rate:£13.70 (paid weekly)

As an AMFRESH Machine Operative, you will:

• Operate our machines in production and ensure machinery is kept clean and safe during and at the end of your shift.
• Help train new starters.
• Complete changeovers such as label verifications on your line.
• Understand the machine and speed targets to meet or exceed customer orders in a timely manner and communicate this with your line.

About You

To be a successful Machine Operative, the qualities we are looking for are:

• Experience with machinery in a production environment (preferred but not essential).
• Able to work in a target driven environment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Numerical skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

FRESHSavings–Save money on food, drink, shopping and more.

FRESHHealth –24/7 GP access for you and your family and cashback on health and wellbeing appointments.

FRESHLiving –Access gym discounts and holidays or travel savings.

FRESHSupport –Access confidential wellbeing support and help from our on-site Occupational Health team.

FRESHPerks is designed to support your health, wellbeing and everyday life.

Life at AMFRESH is not just about the job you do, it's about your experience every time you come to work. We recognise and award employees that display our values and make positive contributions, and offer a range of courses and opportunities to further your personal development including ESOL.

About Us

Based in a modern, purpose-built facility in Peterborough, we sort, process, pack and deliver fresh, high-quality produce exclusively for Tesco, helping feed millions of people across the UK every day.

Our product portfolio includes citrus fruits, grapes, melons, pineapples, apples, pears and selected vegetables, products many of us see on our own tables. If you have shopped for these at Tesco, chances are they have passed through our site. We have been proud to be a trusted Tesco partner since 2014.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. With over 800 colleagues from more than 50 countries, our Peterborough site is one of the area’s most diverse employers. As a growing business, we are committed to supporting our teams through ongoing training, development and progression opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We value diversity and believe that a wide range of perspectives strengthens our culture, drives innovation, and helps us better serve our customers. We are dedicated to making our recruitment process accessible for everyone. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know, we’re happy to discuss how we can help.