Machine Operator

D R Newitt & Associates; Whittingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing firm in Whittingham is seeking a Machine Operator to ensure smooth production. This role offers a great opportunity for career progress in operations to supervision. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing, knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. The role is crucial for maintaining quality and efficiency during production operations. A salary between £32,000 - £36,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food manufacturing or sterile environments.
• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work on your own and be part of a wider team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery to ensure smooth production.
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeovers.
• Conduct quality checks and complete documentation.
• Maintain hygiene and allergen control standards.
• Clean equipment and report faults promptly.
• Work collaboratively to meet production targets.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing environments

Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing

This highly respected UK business has continued to grow and expand. They have been established for nearly one hundred years, with strong manufacturing history of food production in their Lancashire site. With a reputation from the client base for the quality of the produce that they create the demand just keeps increasing, after new investment there is a need to increase the already successful operations team.

The role is an ideal opportunity for an individual who is looking to progress their career rapidly from operations to supervision and further company advancement. The business prides itself as being an employer of choice and really value those that are part of the team.

Position: Machine Operator

Location: Preston

Salary: £32,000 - £36,000

Duties

• Operate and monitor machinery to ensure smooth production
• Perform start-up, shutdown, and changeovers
• Conduct quality checks and complete documentation
• Maintain hygiene and allergen control standards
• Clean equipment and report faults promptly
• Work collaboratively to meet production targets

Experience

• Either experience working in a food manufacturing or sterile environments
• Being familiar with food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work on your own and be paly a part in a wider team
• Ability work to deadlines and strong attention to detail