Machine Operator

Gi Group; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for Machine Operators in Bradford for a drinks manufacturer. The role involves owning the manufacturing process, conducting fault finding, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have MES experience and food hygiene certification. Offering £15.87 per hour with overtime potential. This is a temporary position with long-term opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) is essential.
• Certification in food hygiene is required.
• Basic mechanical skills for maintenance tasks are needed.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and low-level correction of pump and valve isolation.
• Conducting system audits and reporting.
• Maintaining hygiene standards using 5S principles.

Skills

Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES)

5S and BIT trained (or equivalent NVQ qualification to Level II)

Food awareness and hygiene certified

Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office)

Autonomous maintenance – basic mechanical skills

Job description

We are currently looking for Machine Operators to work for a drinks manufacturer in the Bradford area.

Working as part of a team to own the manufacturing process and deliver the key performance objectives in the QCDSP framework, whilst maintaining the operational plant in the Ingredients Processing Centre. Hours: 12‑hour shifts (7 am‑7 pm or 7 pm‑7 am); shift pattern: continental (days, nights and weekends). Pay: £15.87 per hour; overtime up to £24.42 per hour. Duration: temporary ongoing long‑term with permanent opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and low‑level correction of pump and valve isolation.
• MES/SCADA error management and chemical handling awareness.
• Mechanical maintenance at a basic level (AM).
• System auditing and reporting.
• Performing dynamic risk assessments.
• Compilation of standard operating procedures.
• Project team involvement and delivery as required.
• Continuous improvement of plant and process.
• Ensure accurate transfer and consumption of raw materials between onsite storage locations, using FIFO, batch management principles, and the site IT system.
• Manufacture syrups using standard recipes, utilising the Manufacturing Execution Systems and SCADA systems.
• Train and support team development in the creation and use of standard operating procedures, and utilise the MES and SCADA systems to monitor the plant, resolve error logs/system faults, and compile fault logs.
• Own and deliver key performance objectives using the QCDSP framework and sustain plant performance with appropriate Continuous Improvement tools and techniques.
• Maintain hygiene standards of the Ingredient Process Centre using 5S principles.
• Control the cleaning of downstream equipment, liaising with external manufacturing team leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• 5S and BIT trained (or equivalent NVQ qualification to Level II).
• Food awareness and hygiene certified.
• Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office).
• Autonomous maintenance – basic mechanical skills.

If you are interested, please apply now with your CV or contact Gi Group Leeds.

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