Machine Operator

At Sky Recruitment Solutions, we are looking for candidates who have machine operative experience ideally within food manufacturing to join our well-established Potato Crisp manufacturer client in Bradford, BD8 as a permanent member of staff.

The main focus of your role will be to assist the team leader in the department and ensure smooth running of the area on a daily basis:

· You will continuously monitor raw materials

· All operational processes

· The overall production environment to ensure that all activity comply with food safety manufacturing standards.

Because of this, it would be desirable but not necessary if you hold (or have held) a basic food hygiene certificate.

A strong understanding of English and willingness to learn are also advantageous because:

· You will be expected to complete relevant production paperwork accurately.

· Assist with deliveries ensuring they are in line with safety and quality standards.

· Liaise with the Engineering Team to provide information on any breakdowns, working with them to minimize any production downtime.

A previous understanding of food production is beneficial because you will have to be able to:

· Monitor production performance throughout the shift to enable fulfilment of the production plan. This will include responding to issues identified in hourly checks and changing blades on a slicer head system.

Weekends are used to uphold the hygiene standards of the production lines and equipment. This would mean that as a machine operator, you would be required to assist in the cleaning down of machinery and have the responsibility to keep a clean area throughout the production process during the week.

Full training will be given specific to the roles outlined above and similar. This means that despite the specific production experience you do have, our client is particularly looking for somebody who is:

· Open

· Honest.

· Has a respectful approach to work.

· Who is punctual.

· Reliable.

· Has a willingness to stay and learn with the company as the role is Permanent.

The shift we have to offer is:

1. Rotating day and night shifts MONDAY - THURSDAY

- Days (6am – 6pm) & Nights (6pm- 6am).One week nights, one week days.

- 12 hour shifts.

- £11.40ph (this goes up to £12.70ph when working nights after 10pm after 12 weeks of work).

- 48 hours per week (paid breaks).

- MONDAY - THURSDAY.

Overtime is available!

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays.

Please note that you must wear hygiene and safety related workwear which will be provided by the company. This includes a hair net, face net (if appropriate), earplugs,and an overall.

Safety boots must also be always worn onsite.

Canteen Facilities!:

- Free Crisps

- Microwave

- Oven

- Toaster

- Television

- Vending machines

- Lockers

If you think you would be suitable for this job, please apply through Indeed and upload your up to date CV and we will be in touch shortly!

Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm

Salary: £11.40-£12.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Application question(s):

• can you explain any employment gaps in your CV?

Experience:

• food manufactoring: 1 year (preferred)
• machine operating: 1 year (required)

Shift availability:

• Day shift (required)
• Night shift (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: SRSPB