Machine Operator - 4on 4off

Northwood; Grantham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Grantham is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to ensure smooth operation of their machines in the production of tissue products. The role involves quality checks, meeting production targets, and maintaining clean and efficient operations. Candidates should possess a technical mindset and experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment. Competitive benefits including company pension and employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

Company pension

Life assurance

Free company products

Free on-site parking

Discounts on food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms

Wellness programmes

Free early access to pay scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in setting up machines and identifying faults.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of machines and perform quality checks.
• Communicate issues to the Production Management Team.
• Monitor critical control points and take necessary actions.

Skills

Technical and mechanical mindset

Experience in FMCG Production

Critical thinking

Job description

Are you technically and mechanically minded, and ready to play a key “roll” in producing high-quality tissue, kitchen towels and facial tissue? You may see many of our brands in your local supermarket, and you may even have some of them in your home! Imagine being a key part of making that happen. Join our talented production team and operate our state-of-the‑art machinery in a fast‑paced and exciting environment.

About The Role

In this full time Machine Operator role, you will ensure the smooth operation of our machines, performing checks and ensuring quality meets specifications. Shift pattern – 4 on 4 off – 6am to 6pm.

Main Duties

• Assist in effectively meeting customer demand by ensuring your line meets or exceeds targets in a safe manner.
• Communicate any process or issues to the Production Management Team.
• Ensure the line continues to run smoothly and systems operate efficiently.
• Ensuring product is produced at a high quality by completing line checks.
• Working to job cards ensuring specifications and instructions are followed.
• Complete any relevant documentation in an accurate and timely manner as directed by your Supervisor.
• Follow the clean down and GMP standards in place.
• Any critical control points are monitored and action taken if necessary.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Free company products
• Free on-site parking
• Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts
• Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service
• Free early access to pay scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee referral scheme

Requirements

To be successful, we are looking for an operator who can demonstrate their experience and skills on their CV and at interview on the following areas;

• Technical and mechanical mindset, to enable you to set up our machines correctly and efficiently identify any faults to minimise/avoid downtime.
• Experience in a fast‑paced FMCG Production environment would be preferred.
• Critical thinking with an inquisitive mindset (i.e. confidence to challenge) will go a long way.