Machine Operators – Dartmouth Way Site

Princes Group plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Princes Group plc is seeking a Machine Operator for the Dartmouth Way Site. Shifts available are 2pm – 10pm and 10pm – 6am, with responsibilities across packing, checks, safety, GMP, and changeovers.

The role emphasizes safe operation of production and packaging machinery in line with quality and customer requirements, plus adherence to site health and safety standards. Commitment to continuous improvement and waste reduction is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with packing and re-packing work when required.
• Ensure checks are completed and recorded accurately in line with SOPs.
• Carry out all work safely in line with Health & Safety Policy.
• Maintain GMP on the line; operator is responsible for this.
• Take an active role in product changeovers and startups.
• Report faults promptly to ensure engineers address issues and restart production.
• Maintain high hygiene and housekeeping; adopt a clean-as-you-go approach.
• Deliver performance to meet and exceed company minimum standards.
• Report issues in production areas to the direct line manager.
• Support continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Represent the company professionally inside and outside the business.
• Protect health, safety and welfare of yourself and others at all times.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and participate in special projects as directed.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Company.
• Ensure brand integrity is maintained according to policies and procedures.

Job description

We are recruiting Machine Operators for our Dartmouth Way Site. Shifts available are 2pm – 10pm 10pm-6am

The role exists to ensure that the production and packaging machines operate efficiently and safely in line with production requirements, customer quality standards and customer order requirements with consideration and adherence to site health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with packing and re-packing work when required.

Ensure checks are completed and recorded accurately in line with company SOPs.

To ensure that all work is carried out in a safe manner in compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.

Maintain GMP on the line, for which the machine operator is responsible for.

Take an active role in product change over’s / start up’s.

Report all faults without delay to relevant manager(s) to ensure engineers are at the scene to address issues ensuring production is restarted as soon as possible.

To ensure that the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained in all areas – operating a clean as you go mentality

Deliver a performance to ensure that company minimum standards are met and exceeded.

Ensure all issues encountered in production areas are reported immediately to the direct line manager.

To proactively support, engage and drive the continuous improvement of Company performance, challenging existing practices and actively supporting the Company’s waste reduction program.

To ensure that the Company is professionally represented at all times, both inside and outside the business.

To protect the health, safety and welfare of yourself and others at all times.

To respond to ad hoc requests and/or take an active role in specific projects as directed by your line manager.

To undertake any other reasonable duties as may from time to time be required by the Company.

Ensure brand integrity is maintained at all times according to business policies and procedures

Responsibility for Staff/Equipment/Budget

No direct responsibility for staff, budget or equipment

Key Performance Indicators/Key Result Areas

Attendance and timekeeping in line with company standard

NCR’s

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.