Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing (4-on-4, Progression)

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Tech schemes

Many more benefits

Job summary

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd is representing a leading food manufacturing company in their search for Machine Operators to join a modern, high-tech facility in Telford.

The role offers a starting salary of £35,114 with annual uplifts as experience and competence are signed off, rising to £43,486 for those who can run all processes. Shifts are 12 hours on a 4-on-4-off pattern, days and nights, with opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Strong technical mindset with hands-on machinery experience.
• Technically competent to investigate issues and solve problems.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and drive continuous improvement.
• Able to work 12-hour day and night shifts on a 4-on-4-off rota.
• Ideally experienced in food/processing industry (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Stay hands-on with the machinery, spotting faults and solving problems.
• Take ownership of your assigned line.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, quality and health & safety standards.
• Run the line to SOPs, including start-up and changeovers.
• Lead a line with operators, training and driving performance.
• Oversee a line with around 5–6 staff.
• Liaise with relevant teams when issues arise around your line.
• Support continuous improvement and refining processes to boost productivity.
• Take ownership of production line performance.

Skills

Machine operation

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Technical mindset

Job description

Recruit4staff (Wrexham) Ltd is representing a leading food manufacturing company in their search for Machine Operators to join a modern, high-tech facility in Telford.

The role offers a starting salary of £35,114 with annual uplifts as experience and competence are signed off, rising to £43,486 for those who can run all processes. Shifts are 12 hours on a 4-on-4-off pattern, days and nights, with opportunities for progression.