machine-minders

Machine Minders are needed at a food manufacturing company in Bilston. This permanent, full-time position offers morning shifts from 5.15am to around 2.45pm or evening shifts from 2pm to 10.30pm, Monday to Friday, with Saturday hours from 9am to 5pm. The hourly rate ranges from £13.01 to £16.24 for Saturday work, plus overtime and benefits, depending on the level (Level 1 to 3) of the role.

• Ensure that the production line is operating smoothly and correctly, and any issues are reported
• Perform start-up and close down check procedures
• Complete routine maintenance of specific line equipment
• Analyse, interpret and report live data for performance evaluation
• Deliver the department daily plan
• Maintain, monitor and achieve operational targets
• Monitor and improve product quality
• Complete line quality checks (CLS)
• Perform production process checks in the department
• Continuously identify and implement workplace improvements
• Maintain and promote measures that support waste minimisation and sustainability in operations
• Support internal and external audits
• Support GMP in the department
• To ensure that photographic standards are adhered to and that customer specifications are followed
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of production
• To work as part of a team and effectively communicate with all colleagues, Supervisors and Management staff
• Keep training records up to date.

• Experience as a Machine Minder or similar machine maintenance role within a manufacturing, industrial or similar environment
• Experience in performing start-up and close-down checks
• Routine maintenance experience
• Background in engineering
• Vocational engineering qualification e.g. NVQ, BTEC, HNC etc would be highly beneficial
• Happy to work either morning shifts, or afternoon shifts including Saturday days
• Strong communicator with ability to work effectively with colleagues

• £13.01 (Level 1) - £13.99 (Level 3) per hour base rate
• £13.72 (Level 1 - £14.74 (Level 3) per hour evening rate (6pm onwards)
• £15.10 (Level 1) - £16.24 (Level 3) per hour Saturday rate
• £16.26 (Level 1) - £17.49 (Level 3) per hour overtime rate
• AM shift - Monday to Friday 5.15am/5.20am to 2.45pm/2.50pm
• PM Shift - Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 10.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm
• 28 days holiday
• Full training provided
• Safe working environment
• Employee progression available
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Machine Minders - AM and PM shifts
• Bilston, West Midlands
• £13.01 - £16.24 (Saturday) per hour + overtime + benefits