Machine Operator

Overview

We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic Machine Operators to join the Production Department. The role is key to ensuring that quality standards are met and customer orders are completed on time.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the shift leader, the operator will:

• Manage the line on a day‑to‑day basis and achieve daily performance measures, OEE, Labour Productivity, PPM.
• Work as a team with line staff, Shift Manager, Quality Auditor and Production Manager to meet the required standards.
• Lead by example to promote Health and Safety at work.
• Dispense online training and mentor new starters.
• Ensure all start‑up/shut‑down checks are carried out.
• Input all job information correctly into the ice printers (variety, grower code, date, grower).
• Carry out required quality control checks to ensure each customer specification is met.

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in a similar role.
• Experience operating a high‑speed packing line in a time‑pressed environment.
• Excellent communication skills and friendly attitude.
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment with good attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Food industry experience.
• Experience in FMCG and food manufacturing.

Benefits

We offer:

• Subsidised canteen / free lunches.
• Discounted staff sales.
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate.
• Referral bonus of £250 for recommending a family member or friend.
• Safe and friendly working environment.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Life insurance equal to 2 × your salary.
• Medicash Health Cash plan for you and your family.
• Health and financial advice through an employee assistance programme (24/7 GP and counselling).
• Long service awards.
• Opportunity to be part of a fast‑growing farming and food business with strong environmental and social values.
• Work independently with support from teams, gaining responsibilities quickly.

Equal Opportunities

Burgess Farms is an equal opportunities employer, which means we’ll consider all suitability qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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