Machine Operator
Location Tewkesbury
Salary £11.56 – £13.25 per hour
Full time Five shifts per week across Monday - Saturday.
Company Benefits
Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business.
30 days’ holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
Additional day of holiday after 3 years’ service
Refer a friend - potentially receive £500.
Cycle to work scheme.
Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available.
Group personal pension scheme via Aviva
Health and wellbeing benefit with Simply Health
Regular social calendar of events
Job description
Experience of working in food production as a machine operative would be ideal, however candidates who are proactive with the ability to work accurately and with precision in a fast-paced environment will also be considered in a trainee role which will prepare you for full time work as a Machine Operative (salaries are banded based on experience)
Machine Operator Training
As a Training Centre with a dedicated Learning & Development Co-ordinator we offer development opportunities within the role to broaden your skillset and the ability to gain recognised qualifications. We strongly encourage progression within the business, and there are many additional skills you can gain in Production to further your development, including recognised NVQs in Food Safety and HACCP
The Machine Operator Role
Quality and food safety will be at the heart of this specialist role, and as such it is a hands-on position. Key duties will include:
Setting up, cleaning down and operating milk and cream filling equipment while maintaining efficiency standards
Maintaining and monitoring quality through Company standards; maintaining excellent levels of health, safety, and hygiene *
Packing finished products on the end of the line ready to send through to distribution.
* Due to food hygiene regulations only one solid wedding band is permitted. No earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the production area.
Machine Operator Working Hours †
Five shifts per week across Monday - Saturday.
Early shift: 0530 – Finish; Late shift: 1330 - Finish; Saturday early shift only
† The above is an example only – a degree of flexibility is required: days off are on a rota basis. Finish times may flex due to production variables, times stated are an indication.
**To meet the shift times, you will need to have your own transportation or live within walking/cycling distance of the depot. Please note that Public Transport from Cheltenham, Gloucester, or Worcester does not arrive at the depot early enough**
This role is suited to individuals that are pro-active, have a positive attitude, and are strong multitaskers. You must be flexible and willing to work shifts and be reliably able to commute to work at the times indicated.
Please forward your CV in the first instance
Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.