Machine Setter

2 Sisters Food Group; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount platform

Overtime opportunities

On-site training (L2/L1 Health &Safety

Free off street parking

Canteen on site

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

2 Sisters Food Group is seeking a Machine Setter to join our Technical teams in Willand, Devon. The role runs on day shifts from 05:30 to 14:30, Monday to Friday, with potential overtime opportunities.

The pay rate is £15.06 per hour, with training and a strong focus on product quality and safety. You will perform routine machine checks, ensure smooth line startups, and maintain equipment in the sealing area.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling products.
• Flexible approach to work and shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Undertake daily checks on sealing equipment and Bizerbas.
• Ensure good startups in sealing departments.
• Grease all machinery in sealing room and heat tunnel chains.
• Replace printheads, drive belts, motors, bearings and adjustment of Bizerbas.
• Carry out Proseal tooling checks and reconditioning, belts, bearings and bushes replacement.
• Adjust Proseal programs for best efficiency.
• Carry out fault finding and basic adjustment on Metal detectors.
• Support with projects and new line installation.
• Keep an up-to-date list of machinery, tooling sets etc.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

We currently have permanent opportunities for a Machine Settler to join our Technical teams in Willand, Devon.

• This post is working Days,
• The hours of work are: 05:30am -14:30pm (Tuesday 13:30pm)
• The shift pattern is: Monday - Friday
• The rate of pay is £15.06 per hour

Main Responsibilities:

Your main tasks as a Machine Setter will be to:

• Undertake daily checks on sealing equipment and Bizerbas
• Ensure good startups in sealing departments
• Grease all machinery in sealing room (portions and av - including conveyors) and heat tunnel chains
• Replace printheads, drive belts, motors, bearings and adjustment of Bizerbas
• Carry out Proseal tooling checks and reconditioning, belts, bearings and bushes replacement
• Adjust Proseal programs for best efficiency
• Carry out fault finding and programs basic adjustment on Metal detector's.
• Secondary request sheets relevant to skill level, basic fabrication when required
• Problem solve for OCM and printer’s
• Support with projects and new line installation
• Keep an up-to-date list of machinery, tooling sets etc. and any relevant issues

Ideal Candidate:

As an Machine Setter, you will have a passion for delivering high standards within your job role. You will be prepared to learn and work well in a busy, fast paced environment.

• Be a good communicator
• Have good attention to detail
• Have a flexible approach to work

Product quality is everyone’s responsibility, and the highest standards of quality must be maintained throughout all stages of the manufacturing process.

In your specific role this includes carrying out tasks in line with documented procedures and ensuring the products that we produce meet customer specifications.

You will consistently refer to the relevant customer specification sheets to ensure that the portions / products that are being packed are in accordance with the agreed weight and size parameters and that there are no visible quality issues with the product e.g. excessive bruising, poor cutting standards, bone fragments, or excess fat

You are responsible for identifying and reporting any product defects or deviations to specifications and removing those products from the line. This should also include a root cause analysis to help identify what caused the quality issue. You will also coach others to ensure they fully understand and adhere to the relevant customer specification sheets

Package Description:

• Immediate starts within a few days
• Opportunities for overtime at a premium rate
• Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount platform available via an app offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, M&S and Tesco
• Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing and occupational health support on site
• £150 refer a friend scheme
• In-house training that includes L2 and L1 Health and Safety Certification
• A Covid-19 safe environment
• Canteen with hot, affordable food
• Trade Union
• Free Off Street parking
• Employee of the month rewards