Machine Operator - Days

AM FRESH Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fresh food industry is seeking a Machine Operative for a permanent role. You will play a key part in ensuring efficient production processes while contributing to a safe work environment. The position offers opportunities for career growth and skills development alongside a supportive team.

Benefits

Cycle to work schemes

Cashback on medical expenses

Opportunities for apprenticeships

Skill development courses

Qualifications

• Experience as a machine operator required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to learn about production life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the production line.
• Report machine faults and maintain production speed.
• Promote health and safety standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Job description

About The Role

Permanent, full-time, and weekly pay

42 hours per week

4 on, 4 off day shift pattern

From £13.20 to £15.40

Do you possess a strong understanding of machinery operation and maintenance protocols within a manufacturing setting? Are you adept at troubleshooting and resolving issues that may arise during production runs? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and precision are paramount to success? If you resonate with any of these questions, we're eager to hear from you!

What you can expect as a Machine Operative at AMFRESH:

• Advocate for good working practices, ensure the smooth running of your production line, and liaise with the Line Leader to strive for great results.
• Work directly with Line Leaders and Managers to suggest better efficiency of the machine, maintain production speed, report machine faults, and encourage Production Operatives to follow best working practices.
• Play a key part in motivating colleagues by fostering a safe space where your team is comfortable providing feedback and suggesting fresh ideas to improve production.
• Set exemplary health and safety standards by maintaining a clean and safe environment during your shift which can be confidentially handed over to the next.
• Be a champion for the freshness of AMFRESH products by identifying the safety and quality of the products we provide to our customers daily.

What can you expect from AMFRESH:

• In our dynamic environment, you'll face exciting tasks and opportunities for growth.
• Our supportive team values collaboration and teamwork, ensuring you're never alone in your tasks.
• AMFRESH offers opportunities for advancement and skill development, nurturing your career growth.
• Benefits including cycle to work schemes, cashback on medical expenses, and opportunities for apprenticeships and courses.

About You

What we expect of you:

• Previous machine operator experience
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver timely results.
• Demonstrative experience to adapt to environments and make quick decisions, such as responding appropriately to solve problems.
• Continuously strive for excellence, empower, and motivate your team to work collaboratively.
• An awareness of the Production life cycle or willingness to learn.

About Us

Here at AMK, it is our mission to deliver the freshest and healthiest products to our customers and consumers. Based in Peterborough, AMK continues to grow year on and year and can offer a wealth of career and development opportunities at one of the area’s largest employers.

With over 90 years committed to delivering quality fresh food at scale,AMK Peterborough, owned by the AM FRESH Group, has a sole purpose to manage the packing, warehousing and distribution of products to Tesco with in the UK. We have built a new state-of-the-art chilled food facility in Peterborough which employs around 800 people operating 24 hours a day, 7 days. We are proud to have supported Tesco with their Citrus, Grape and other fresh fruitand vegetable offering for a number of years. AMKcontinues to expand and grow as an expert inour industry.