Machine Operator - Edinburgh (Rotating Days)

Reed Talent Solutions; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Operator for a production team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will operate wrapping machines and ensure quality and hygiene standards are met. Experience with industrial machinery is preferred, along with strong attention to detail and teamwork skills. This role plays a crucial part in maximizing production efficiency within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery, preferably wrapping machines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety protocols rigorously.

Responsibilities

• Operating high speed wrapping machines and checkweighers.
• Checking codes and completion of daily production documentation.
• Maintenance of hygiene and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Operating industrial machinery

Attention to detail

Hygiene protocols

Team communication

Problem-solving

Job description

About us

Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)! FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names. The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands.

You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success. FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

The role

We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our production team. This role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our wrapping machinery, contributing to the quality of our products while minimising production disruptions. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our Total Productive Maintenance initiative, aimed at maximising production efficiency.

Key accountabilities

• Operating high speed wrapping machines and checkweighers.
• Checking codes and completion of daily production documentation.
• Maintenance of hygiene and housekeeping standards and ‘clean as you go’ procedures.
• Maintenance of quality standards procedures.
• Maintenance of Health and Safety standards

Skills & experience

• Experience in operating and maintaining industrial machinery, preferably wrapping machines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety protocols rigorously.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to support and train new team members.
• Familiarity with TPM practices and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.