Machine Operator

Unilever; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is looking for a Machine Operator at their Burton Plant in Manchester. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of extraction machinery, monitor product quality, and collaborate with maintenance teams. The position requires at least GCSE qualifications in English and Maths, problem-solving skills, and an ability to work within a team. This full-time role offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and various employee perks including gym membership and flexible working options.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Subsidised gym membership

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must have continuous improvement knowledge for production.
• Able to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Strong digital capability, particularly in SAP.

Responsibilities

• Operate extraction machinery safely and efficiently.
• Monitor and ensure product quality during manufacturing.
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in production.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Communication

Digital Capability

Teamwork

Administration

Education

Minimum GCSE’s in English and Maths at grade C or above

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title: Machine Operator

Business Function: Supply Chain

Location: Burton Plant

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.

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 utilization 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
• Full working knowledge of the Extract Factory and associated processes

NOTES

About Unilever

Unilever is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Food, Home and Personal Care products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2 billion consumers a day. Unilever has more than 400 brands found in homes around the world, including Dove, Tresemme, Lynx, Lifebuoy, Shea Moisture, Persil, Domestos, Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Marmite, The Vegetarian Butcher, Graze and Pot Noodle.

Faced with the challenge of climate change and the need for human development, we want to move towards a world where everyone can live well and within the natural limits of the planet. That’s why our purpose is ‘to make sustainable living commonplace’

What We Offer

Not only do we offer a competitive salary and pension scheme, we also offer an annual bonus, subsidised gym membership, a discounted staff shop and shares. You’ll have the opportunity to work directly with our renowned and exciting brands in a flexible and hybrid working environment.

Whilst the role is advertised on a full-time basis, we would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you. We are a key advocate of wellbeing and offer a variety of support for our people including hubs, programs and development opportunities. We strive to achieve a family‑friendly and inclusive workplace and to, above all, create possibilities for all.

Diversity at Unilever is about inclusion, embracing differences, creating possibilities and growing together for better business performance. We embrace diversity in our workforce. This means 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, and pregnancy and maternity. We are also more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview process to enable you to be present your best self.

To find out more, including about our Employee Resource Groups, please click here Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Unilever | Unilever.

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