Senior Machine Operator

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of health supplements is seeking a Senior Machine Operator in the Rochester area of Kent. This full-time, permanent role offers career advancement and requires a solid background in machine operation, along with a commitment to quality and compliance. You'll be actively involved in production processes, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to improvement projects in a modern, GMP-compliant facility.

Qualifications

• Solid background in machine operation within food, pharma, FMCG or supplement manufacturing.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP or BRC standards is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, running, and maintaining production equipment.
• Taking ownership of changeovers and troubleshooting.
• Working closely with junior staff and setting standards.

Skills

Machine operation

Troubleshooting

Team leadership

Job description

Senior Machine Operator

Circa £32,000pa

Real Progression

Rochester area, Kent

Full-time, Monday to Friday, Days

Career move

If you're an experienced machine operator tired of dead-end shifts, this could be the opportunity that changes everything.

We re working with a fast-growing manufacturer of health supplements and nutritional powders based in Kent. It s a proper setup: GMP-compliant, BRC-accredited, and packed with modern equipment. They're expanding production and looking for people who want to be part of that journey.

Right now, we re hiring a Senior Machine Operator, someone who knows their way around a line, understands changeovers, and wants to grow into more technical or leadership responsibility over time.

What you ll be doing:

• Setting up, running, and maintaining production equipment from powder fillers to pouch, sachet or capsule machines
• Taking ownership of changeovers, troubleshooting, and minor mechanical fixes
• Working closely with junior staff, helping to set standards and share knowledge
• Following batch records, hygiene standards and GMP protocols to keep lines running smoothly
• Getting involved in improvement projects and being trusted to make the job your own

Why this is different:

• This is a progression role they re hiring now, but investing in your future
• You ll be treated as a key part of the operation, not just a number on a shift pattern
• The site is clean, well-run, and serious about quality and compliance
• It s full-time, permanent, and built around stability not stop-start contracts

What we re looking for:

A solid background in machine operation within food, pharma, FMCG or supplement manufacturing

Someone who knows their way around setups, clean-downs, and production faults

Ideally familiar with GMP, HACCP or BRC standards, or confident in following SOPs and quality checks

Bonus points for experience with capsule fillers, stick packs, or powder-based equipment

This is a career opportunity with a future. If you want to be part of something that s growing, structured, and genuinely values people with skill, let s have a conversation. Apply now!