Process Operator

Reed Talent Solutions; Batley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biscuit manufacturer in Batley is looking for Process Operators to ensure safe and efficient operation of processing equipment. The role involves checking quality standards, operating machinery, and maintaining hygiene protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced production, attention to detail, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers competitive pay and is an essential role in delivering high-quality products. If you have a background in food or beverage manufacturing, this opportunity may be for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery in a food or beverage manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, batch sheets, and operating instructions accurately.
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a high-speed production line without compromising quality or safety.

Responsibilities

• Check programme/oven profile and relevant recipe sheets.
• Ensure relevant programme is entered into the computerised bulk feed system.
• Set up, operate and control the rotary moulder and baking oven.

Skills

Technical Machine Operation Experience

Attention to Detail & Process Compliance

Problem-Solving and Mechanical Aptitude

Experience in Fast-Paced Production

Team Collaboration and Communication

Job description

Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)!

Job title: Process Operators

Location: Batley, WF17 5JE

Working Hours:

Weekend Dayshift – Sat & Sun 7am-7pm (23hrs)

Payrates:

Weekend Days - £12.90 per hour

Contract type: Full time, perm (paid monthly)

FBC UK bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge). FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company.

FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.

The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.

FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.

About the role:

To provide an efficient and safe operation of processing equipment, whilst checking quality attribute and specification along with complying with Company Food Safety, Health & Safety, Quality and Hygiene requirements i.e., factory dress code and hand washing procedure.

Key responsibilities:

• Check programme/oven profile and relevant recipe sheets
• Ensure relevant programme is entered into the computerised bulk feed system
• To refill hoppers as required and prepare and add pre-mix batches
• Before downloading recipe, check all guards are fitted correctly and ingredient hoppers are assembled and ready for use
• Check webs and tracking, rectifying and reporting any faults
• Check all guards are fitted correctly
• Set up, operate and control the rotary moulder and baking oven, make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults
• Set up, operate and control the cream mixing equipment and creaming machine, including all associated handling and use of ingredients and make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults
• Set up, operate and control the chocolate enrober and chocolate cooler, make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults
• Set up and maintain chocolate supply to meet demand within the factory
• Regularly monitor product for any sign of deviation from standards/specification
• To ensure colour standards and control sheets are checked/recorded and are correct
• To keep working area clean and tidy at all times and keep plant equipment clean

Key Ingredients for suitable candidates include:

Technical Machine Operation Experience

• Hands-on experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery in a food or beverage manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures for machines such as ovens, Meinkie (baking) equipment, and cappers.

Attention to Detail & Process Compliance

• Ability to follow recipes, batch sheets, and operating instructions accurately.
• Consistent compliance with food hygiene and health & safety standards.

Problem-Solving and Mechanical Aptitude

• Ability to identify irregularities in machine operation and either resolve or elevate them appropriately.
• Basic mechanical understanding to support minor adjustments or interventions during operation.

Experience in Fast-Paced Production

• Proven ability to work efficiently in a high-speed, high-volume production line without compromising quality or safety.

Team Collaboration and Communication

• Strong communication skills to liaise with colleagues, maintenance teams, and supervisors during production runs and changeovers.

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below and we will be in touch. If you cannot click the link please copy and paste into your browser:

Weekend Days -

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/apply-app/pages/application-form?jobId=PXKFK026203F3VBQB688MF677-352234