Machine Operators

Saputo Inc.; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to £800 per year

Long service awards

Generous pension contributions

Volunteer day (1 paid day)

Health cash plan

Life Assurance

Staff restaurant onsite

Staff shop discounts

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Saputo Inc. in Nuneaton is seeking experienced Machine Operators to join our production team. You will operate and set up manufacturing equipment, monitor packing lines, and perform quality checks in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers day/night shifts with a robust bonus scheme and opportunities to progress into maintenance and engineering tracks within a leading dairy operation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting up production machinery, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Detail-oriented with ability to keep accurate records.
• Team player and reliable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Run, clean and set up factory equipment.
• Operate and monitor cutting and packing machines to maintain smooth production flow.
• Carry out 30-minute quality checks to ensure products meet specifications.
• Report equipment issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate records of quality checks and production data.
• Adhere to health & safety, food safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Support team to meet production targets and maintain high standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Machinery setup

Health & safety awareness

Tools

HMI screens

PLC systems

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?

ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED MACHINE OPERATOR?

Join Saputo at our centre of excellence in Nuneaton, we have 450 employees and we’re still growing!

At Saputo Nuneaton we process and package some of the nation’s favourite cheeses - Cathedral City, Davidstow and Wensleydale.

If you are looking for a place where you will fit in, develop skills, and progress your career, you will find it here!

Shift Pattern and Salary:

4 days, 4 off, 4 nights, 4 off etc.

Day shift is 06:45 - 19:00, Night shift is 18:45 – 07:00

£35,576 + site bonus scheme up to £800 per annum

Address: Walsingham Dr, Bermuda Park, Nuneaton CV10 7RG

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our production team as Machine Operators.

This is a varied role involving manual handling and heavy lifting in some areas, alongside machine setting and running machinery, with progression into fault finding and front-line maintenance of both mechanical and electronic machinery such as HMI screens and PLC systems.

This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment, where your contributions matter.

At Saputo we love developing our people and this is a great position if you are looking to progress into an Engineering role in the longer term.

YOU’LL MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS THAT MATTER BY…

• Running, cleaning and setting up factory equipment
• Operating and monitoring cutting and packing machines to maintain smooth and efficient production flow
• Carrying out 30-minute quality checks to ensure products meet specifications and compliance to standards
• Working with the rest of the shift team to achieve production targets and maintain high standards
• Ensuring adherence to health & safety, food safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Identifying and reporting any equipment issues promptly to minimise downtime
• Maintaining accurate records of quality checks and production data

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT IF YOU…

• Have hands-on experience operating and setting up production machinery, ideally in a food manufacturing or high-care environment
• Understand the importance of food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards and follow them diligently
• Are detail and quality-focused, with the ability to carry out regular checks and maintain accurate records
• Can work effectively as part of a team, supporting colleagues to meet production targets and maintain high standards
• Are proactive and reliable
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment

WE SUPPORT AND CARE FOR OUR EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING YOU WITH…

• We share bonus scheme – up to £800 per year
• Long service awards - recognised every 5 years
• Generous employer pension contributions
• One paid workday a year to volunteer for alocal community or charitable institutions of your choice
• Health cash plan - claim money back towards essential healthcare such as dental, eye care etc.
• Life Assurance
• Discounted SDUK products (Cathedral City Cheese, Fry Light & Clover - to name a few!)
• Subsidised staff restaurant onsite
• My Staff shop - access to exclusive benefits, free advice and savings -providing great discounts from thousands of the UKs largest retailers & service providers
• Free, onsite parking

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION AT SAPUTO

We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join our team.

We are an accredited Disability Confident Employer where we strive to ensure our site is inclusive and accessible for all.To enable you to bring your best we will ensure you are provided with any physical or non-physicaladjustments to support your participation in the job application and interview process.

This role has been assessed and is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

In the UK, Saputo is a producer of leading British food brands and value-added ingredients. We manufacture a range of cheeses, dairy spreads, and dairy-free products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands including Cathedral City, Clover, Country Life, Frylight and Wensleydale.

Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success.

You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.