Production Machine Operator & Line Maintenance Support

Chesterfield Poultry; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield Poultry is hiring a Machine Minder to join our Doncaster-based production team. The role involves operating and maintaining production machinery, performing pre-start checks, and ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met on a daily basis.

You will monitor schedules, coordinate with the supervisor for breaks, and work with the engineering team on fault diagnosis and problem solving. Overtime and shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Duties on production lines require adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in daily checks.
• Effective communication with supervisors and team members.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of basic production and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Complete pre-start checks in line with H&S, food safety and quality requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and implement machine changes promptly.
• Coordinate with the Production Supervisor for breaks and changeovers to maximise output.
• Monitor outputs, perform routine checks and report issues to the Line Manager.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and problem solving alongside the Engineering team.
• Report maintenance issues promptly to the Engineering Department.
• Ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean, safe and hygienic working environment.
• Conduct line cleaning to required specifications and handover at shift end.
• Train new team members when competent and assist with other plant and equipment as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Knowledge

Job description

Chesterfield Poultry is hiring a Machine Minder to join our Doncaster-based production team. The role involves operating and maintaining production machinery, performing pre-start checks, and ensuring hygiene and safety standards are met on a daily basis.

You will monitor schedules, coordinate with the supervisor for breaks, and work with the engineering team on fault diagnosis and problem solving. Overtime and shifts may be required.