Machine Operative, Machine Operative

Pilgrim's Europe; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime premium rates

Paid breaks

Subsidised employee restaurant

Opportunities for progression

Exclusive employee discounts

Free hot drinks

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is recruiting a Machine Operative to join the Ruskington site on a permanent basis. You will be responsible for setting up and running machinery, ensuring targets are hit and products meet customer specifications while following H&S and food safety rules.

Shifts rotate with mornings/afternoons and up to 5 out of 6 days per week. The role offers a permanent contract with competitive pay, paid breaks, and opportunities for progression within the company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Machine Operative or in a similar role.
• Good communication skills.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Positive thinking and self-motivation.
• Ability to use own initiative and a hands-on approach to solving issues.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate assigned machinery or equipment during the shift.
• Ensure production targets are met and products are produced and packaged to customer specifications.
• Adhere to company policies, H&S and Food Safety standards at all times.

Skills

Great communication

Literacy and numeracy

Positive attitude

Initiative

Hands-on problem solving

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for Machine Operative / Machine Minder to join Our Team at Ruskington site!

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday rotating every 4 weeks. You will work 45 hours per week as standard on permanent morning or afternoon shift.

Start & Finish times vary by department and as guidance you will either work

• AM 04:30am - 13:30pm or 05:45am - 14:30pm
• PM 13:15pm - 22:00pm or 14:30pm - 23:15pm.

We specialise in Snacking Products which include Scotch Eggs, cocktail sausages, mini filled bites and seasonal products.

Successful candidates will join us on permanent basis. In your role you will be responsible for the set up and smooth operation of assigned piece of machinery or equipment throughout your shift. Ensuring that production targets are met and all our products are produced & packaged to high standard and according to the customer specification whilst adhering to Company policies, H&S and Food Safety Standards at all times.

Key Information

• Competitive Rates of Pay!
• Overtime paid at Premium Rates!
• Contract Type: Full-Time Permanent
• Shift Pattern: working 5 out of 6 days per week on a rolling shift pattern with Sunday as your permanent rest day.
• Good holiday scheme
• Employee Engagement Days
• Paid Breaks and Free Hot Drinks
• Subsidised employee Restaurant
• Opportunities for progression
• Exclusive Employee Discounts.

It Would Be Desirable For Candidates To Have

• Previous Experience as Machine Operative or in other similar role.
• Great communication skills.
• A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills.
• Positive thinking and self-motivation.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• An excellent attitude to work.
• A hands-on approach to solving issues.