Senior Machine Operator

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in East Belfast is seeking a Senior Machine Operator to join their team. This role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring quality checks, and training team members. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 GCSEs including English and Maths and previous machine operating experience. The position offers a competitive salary of £14+ per hour and a benefits package including holiday entitlement and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Holiday entitlement - 24 days

Pension matched to 5%

Free Parking

Training & Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications of 5 GCSEs including English and Maths are required.
• Good communication skills must be demonstrated.
• Strong problem-solving abilities are necessary.
• Previous machine operating experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all production equipment efficiently.
• Ensure consistent material supply and correct machine settings.
• Perform quality checks and address defective products.
• Adhere to and promote site health and safety policies.
• Troubleshoot machine issues to minimize downtime.
• Train, mentor, and ensure competency of team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Senior Machine Operator | 4day week
East Belfast

Are you interested in joining an award-winning business, renowned for their quality products and for looking after their staff?

Vickerstock are exclusively partnering Thompson's Tea (Punjana Limited) - a hugely successful 4th generation family Tea business - with the appointment of a Senior Machine Operator for their Belfast based Production facility.

Their mission is to create the "Perfect Everyday Cuppa", superior in taste and flavour whilst representing great value for money; and live by their "TEA" team values of focusing on Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability.

A excellent benefits package includes:

• £14+ per hour DOE
• Discretionary Performance Bonus
• 4 days across Monday to Friday, 5.30am - 4.30pm (42hr week)
• Holiday entitlement - 24days (240hrs - 6weeks)
• Performance based increased annual leave (based on successful audit scores)
• Death in Service
• Pension matched to 5%
• Free Parking
• Training & Development Opportunities

A typical day as Senior Machine Operator

• Operate and maintain all production equipment efficiently, including setup, changeovers, and shutdowns.
• Ensure consistent material supply and correct machine settings throughout shifts.
• Perform quality and CCP checks, isolating and addressing any defective products.
• Adhere to and promote site health and safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot machine issues to minimize downtime and support the Engineering team with problem-solving.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying and preventing recurring issues.
• Lead daily machine start-ups and deliver team briefs to ensure clear communication.
• Train, mentor, and ensure competency of team members on the production line.
• Organize staff breaks and coordinate workflow to maintain production efficiency.
• Provide cover during staff absences and ensure readiness for the next day's production.

Your essential ingredients

• Minimum qualifications - 5 GCSE including English and Maths
• Ability to demonstrate good communications skills
• Evidence of working as part of a wider team/cross department
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Proven mechanical aptitude or basic mechanical training
• Previous machine operating experience

And even better if you have:

• 3-5years Machine Operating Experience
• HACCP training
• Evidence of training others
• Leadership experience

Your next step...
To find out more about this opportunity and a more detailed job description alongside responsibilities and requirements contact Paul Muir in complete confidence. T 028 9031 3720

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