Machine Operator

Unilever; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Subsidised gym membership

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

Unilever in Burton, UK, is seeking a Machine Operator to manage Extract processes, IBC handling and Bovril production. You will operate equipment safely, adhere to quality standards and support on-time delivery.

Required GCSEs in English/Maths and IT skills with SAP, Excel and Word. The role offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade C or above.
• Basic mechanical awareness of factory automation.
• Able to protect output targets and stay focused.
• IT skills with machine data and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Safety: follow safety and environmental procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Quality: monitor quality against standards and report faults; take emergency action as needed.
• Delivery: maintain machinery and set adjustments; perform changeovers with minimal production impact.
• Environment: reduce waste and manage waste/hazardous materials responsibly.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Teamwork

Administration

Digital Capability

Physical Ability

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Location: Burton Factory, UK

Job Purpose

The Extract Machine Operator is responsible for all Extract related processes, IBC emptying and filling as well as Bovril manufacture The Operator is responsible for the safe operation of production equipment to deliver customer requirements through completion of the production plan, adhering to quality standards and maximising cost effectiveness, optimal running and equipment efficiency.

Responsibilities

Operational Safety: Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures relating to the Sourcing Unit and allocated equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Understand the legal responsibility placed upon individuals. Workplace Hazards - Full knowledge of the workplace and hazards within it. Utilise all appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment relevant to the task.

Operational Quality: Monitors quality against set standards and reports any product and packaging faults. Detects process abnormalities quickly and takes emergency action to prevent them.

Operational Delivery: Maintain machinery to the prescribed standards and levels of cleanliness. Understand properties of materials being handled. Able to perform correct adjustment and setting. Proactively work with Professional Maintenance and Quality Control staff to achieve zero breakdowns and zero defects. Carry out product and process changeovers/wash-outs to maintain quality standards whilst minimising the impact to the production plan.

Environment: Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to the environment through working to eliminate waste and through the correct management of waste and hazardous materials.

All About You

Key Skills and Competencies

• Continuous Improvement – Knowledge and understanding of the key principles of UMS and an awareness of the tools used to identify and prioritise losses in the production area and eliminate them; role requires data collection. Monitor measures and performance after initial improvements and take further action as required.
• Problem Solving – A Working Knowledge of how to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence. Must demonstrate initiative.
• Decision Making - Can make decisions to reject non compliant products and to support the work plan for the day.
• Teamwork – Must be a good team player capable of working within a highly effective team; responsible, supportive and able communicator.
• Administration - Conducts effective hand-over activities and records accurately events that have occurred during shift (cases packed/ rejects/maintenance conducted etc).
• Digital Capability – Strong understanding and utilisation of SAP and other IT systems.
• Physical Ability – Machine Operators require a level of agility to move quickly between workstations, ascend and descend steps. Assembly and control operations also require a level of hand eye coordination and finger dexterity.

Essential Experiences

• Minimum GCSE’s or equivalent in English and Maths at grade C or above
• Basic mechanical awareness of the principles for factory automation.
• Can maintain focus and has good problem solving skills to protect output targets.
• IT Skills – Competent in the use of Machine data and control systems that record Material Movement, Losses and Quality.
• Must also be competent in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word programmes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and pension scheme.
• Annual bonus.
• Subsidised gym membership.
• Discounted staff shop and shares.
• Opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.
• Full-time basis with option for flexible working arrangements.
• Wellbeing support including hubs, programmes and development opportunities.
• Family-friendly and inclusive workplace aiming to create possibilities for all.
• Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance.
• We welcome applications from all backgrounds, giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.
• Reasonable adjustments are available during application and interview processes.

We are one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies with amazing brands, dynamic people and a sustainable vision. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life. If you are ambitious, keen to learn and want to lead, you have come to the right place. Explore our website and apply to be part of a company with more than 400 brands used by over two billion people everyday.