Trainee Machine Setter

Company: Walkersshortbread
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Location: Aberlour
Job Description:

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Trainee Machine Setter to join our Aberlour team on a permanent, full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Be present for first runs and to ensure that machinery is switched on and operational and maintained for use.
  • Identify the priorities from the Packing plan and set the machinery and line components to specific specifications.
  • Carry out cleaning as per cleaning schedule to maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills Required

  • Experience within a food production environment (onsite training will be provided).
  • Team player.
  • Good eye for detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Basic knowledge of hand tools.
  • Work well as part of a team and individually.
  • Proactive and physically fit.

Weekly Hours

5:00 AM – 1:30 PM (M‑TH); 5:00 AM – 12:30 PM (F)

Benefits

  • 25% employee discount when purchasing our product from our own shops
  • Local shop and gym discounts
  • Pay National Living Wage to all ages (16+ years) which increases with training levels achieved
  • Auto‑enrolment into our pension scheme after 3 months
  • Life Assurance
  • Generous holiday allowance which increases with length of service
  • Subsidised staff canteen services
  • Healthcare and Well‑being benefits
  • Overtime rates depending on hours worked
  • Long Service Awards
  • Family/Maternity/Paternity leave

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to Equal Opportunities for all, proudly a Disability Confident and Young Person’s Guarantee employer.

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Posted: July 10th, 2026