Machine Operator - Days

AM FRESH Group; Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Machine Operative to join their team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves operating machinery, ensuring production efficiency, and fostering a collaborative team atmosphere. You will play a vital role in maintaining safety standards and product quality while contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. If you are passionate about machinery and thrive in fast-paced settings, this opportunity offers growth and development within a supportive team. Join a company committed to delivering fresh and healthy products to customers and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Cycle to work schemes

Cashback on medical expenses

Opportunities for apprenticeships

Skill development courses

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of machinery operation and maintenance protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver timely results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of the production line and liaise with Line Leaders.
• Maintain health and safety standards during shifts.

Skills

Machinery operation

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Experience as a machine operator

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 £14.40

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 within 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 fruit and vegetable offering for a number of years. AMK continues to expand and grow as an expert in our industry.