Nights Machine Operatives - Food Production

The Best Connection Group Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking experienced Machine Operatives for night shifts in a food production facility in Shrewsbury. This role requires reliability and adherence to health and safety protocols. Candidates will perform machine operation and setting, along with duties like packing and quality inspection. The position offers a competitive pay rate and potential for overtime, requiring the ability to work a 12-hour shift pattern on a 4-on, 4-off rota.

Qualifications

• Must have experience performing machine operator and machine setter duties in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shift rota.
• Familiarity with packing, quality inspection, palletizing, labeling, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery efficiently during shifts.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Perform product changeovers and cleaning of machinery.

Skills

Good understanding of English

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Experience in machine operation

Job description

Machine Operatives - Food Production

Pay Rate: £14.94 per hour (permanent night shifts)

Hours: 12-hour shifts, on a 4-on, 4-off rota

Overtime: Potential for overtime at enhanced rates

The Best Connection is looking for experienced Machine Operatives to join one of our well-established clients in the Hortonwood area.

Role Overview

We are seeking candidates who are reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work a 12-hour shift rota. The role offers the potential for overtime at enhanced rates.

Requirements

• Good understanding of English, both reading and writing.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience performing machine operator and machine setter duties within a food manufacturing environment, including:
  • Packing, quality inspection, palletizing, labeling, and filling in relevant documentation
  • Product changeovers and cleaning
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rota

Next Steps

• Site tour and aptitude test will take place during the week commencing 05/01/2025. Candidates will complete the aptitude test on the same day as the site tour.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.