Production Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing

Connect Personnel; Rochester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Personnel is recruiting a reliable Production Machine Operator for a well-established food manufacturer in Rochester, Kent. The role involves operating and setting production machinery, monitoring quality and maintaining GMP standards to ensure smooth, compliant production.

You will join a team-based environment with standard Monday to Friday hours and potential for long-term development within the business. A minimum of 1 year's experience is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good understanding of machine operation, cleaning and basic adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• A reliable, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written English and basic numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and cleaning production machinery, including basic tooling and adjustments.
• Monitoring production to ensure products meet the required quality and specifications.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and making adjustments where necessary to maintain efficiency.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and following GMP procedures.
• Maintaining high production standards while minimising waste and downtime.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and reporting any faults or issues to the supervisor.
• Keeping the work area clean, tidy and organised at all times.
• Following all Health & Safety, hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Teamwork

Written English

Job description

Production Machine Operator - Food Manufacturing

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Location: Rochester, Kent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Looking for a stable, long-term opportunity in manufacturing?

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established manufacturing business based in Rochester, who are looking for a reliable and hands-on Production Machine Operator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with at least 1 year's experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment.

You'll be responsible for operating and setting machinery, monitoring production quality and ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll also play an important part in maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).

Our client is looking for someone with a positive attitude, good attention to detail and a genuine interest in developing their skills. There is also potential to become multi-skilled and gain further experience within the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting up, operating and cleaning production machinery, including basic tooling and adjustments.
• Monitoring production to ensure products meet the required quality and specifications.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and making adjustments where necessary to maintain efficiency.
• Completing production paperwork accurately and following GMP procedures.
• Maintaining high production standards while minimising waste and downtime.
• Carrying out basic machine maintenance and reporting any faults or issues to the supervisor.
• Keeping the work area clean, tidy and organised at all times.
• Following all Health & Safety, hygiene and food safety procedures.
• Working closely with colleagues to meet production targets and deadlines.

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year's experience operating machinery in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good understanding of machine operation, cleaning and basic adjustments.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• A reliable, proactive approach and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good written English and basic numeracy skills.
• Someone who takes pride in their work and is looking for a long-term opportunity.

Interested?

If you have previous machine operating experience and are looking to join a company where you can develop your skills and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.