Tube Machine Operator

TN United Kingdom; Selby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector is seeking a Tube Operator at their Selby site. The role involves setting up and monitoring tubular heat exchangers, ensuring product quality, and maintaining efficient operations. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and experience in food production, with opportunities for on-the-job training and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Holidays

Pension scheme with up to 8% matching

Life insurance up to 4x salary

Company share save scheme

Greencore Qualifications

Exclusive employee discount platform

Access to wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of tubular heat exchangers is advantageous.
• Training in cleaning chemicals and HACCP can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up tubular heat exchangers for line start-up.
• Monitor cooking processes and make necessary adjustments.
• Complete documentation related to product waste.

Skills

Numeracy

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

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Days - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 5am-5pm (after 6 weeks rotates to Thursday, Friday, Saturday for a further 6 weeks) - Will need flexibility to occasionally work night shifts 5pm-5am.

Here at Selby, we employ a team of over 750 colleagues. A site steeped in history, we are the UK's number one manufacturer of customer private label cooking sauces and pickles. We have been serving our customers from our Selby site since 1914. We produce more than 160 million units per year across 600 different product lines for customers such as Morrisons, Tesco & Asda.

Pay rates (Overtime is after 36 hours a week x1.25)

Day shift - £14.94 an hour (Rises to £15.36 once the required skill level is achieved)

What you'll be doing

The Tube Operator will work across the specified area as part of the team, supporting activities involved in the improvement and maintenance of tubular heat exchangers and associated equipment. Responsibilities include:

1. Setting up the tubular heat exchangers for line start-up.
2. Performing product changeovers, including caustic washouts when necessary.
3. Managing metal detector reject waste.
4. Preparing for line start-up by returning pigging spheres to launchers, ensuring pipework is correctly positioned, adjusting heat exchanger settings as per product specifications, liaising with the Sauce Cooking (upstairs) Coordinator, and ensuring product is ready and at the correct temperature for line start-up.
5. Maintaining regular contact with the Sauce Cooking Coordinator to communicate potential issues affecting line performance or yields.
6. Performing product changeovers efficiently, including cleaning tanks and transferring the next product, within the timeframes specified.
7. Monitoring cooking processes and making necessary adjustments to achieve correct product temperatures and adhere to quality standards.
8. Completing relevant documentation and sign-offs related to product waste.
9. Assisting the Area Process Leader to improve line efficiency through understanding of production plans, product, equipment, and staffing.
10. Reporting faults to the engineering department using Mainsaver software.
11. Resolving minor mechanical and procedural issues.

What we're looking for

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of tubular heat exchangers is advantageous.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills for problem-solving and following production plans.
• Effective communication skills to liaise with team members, supervisors, and managers.
• Flexibility, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills.
• Training in cleaning chemicals and HACCP can be provided.
• Understanding of processes and product quality standards.

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What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 8% matching
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive employee discount platform
• Access to wellbeing resources

Throughout your employment, you'll receive on-the-job training and development opportunities to support your career growth.