Machine Operator - FMCG

Posted 02 July 2025
Salary £32000 - £35000 per annum
LocationLedbury
Job type Permanent
DisciplineIndustrial
ReferenceHQ00037400_1751470887
Contact NameHarika Datti

Job description

Machinery Operator

£32,000 - £33,500
Ledbury
Full-Time - Permanent
Working Hours: 48 hours - 6-day week

Role Summary

Are you an experienced Machine Operator with a background in food production?
We're working with well-respected business within the fresh produce industry, to recruit a hands-on, safety-conscious Machinery Operator for their Packhouse operation in Ledbury.

This role is vital to the day-to-day running of the packing lines - ideal for someone who takes pride in precision, quality, and working as part of a fast-moving team. If you're confident with food packing machinery, know your way around safety and hygiene protocols, and want to work for a business that values quality and people, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Setup & Operation

  • Operate and adjust label applicators, film wrappers, sealing equipment, and other packing machinery.
  • Ensure all packaging (including pre-printed film and labels) is accurate and legible.
  • Train other operatives in safe machine handling and operating procedures.
  • Maintain clean machines and workspaces to meet hygiene standards.
  • Conduct end-of-shift cleaning and report any hygiene issues.
  • Dispose of unused labels and packaging materials correctly to maintain traceability.
  • Follow allergen, segregation, and traceability procedures.
  • Complete label checks and ensure traceability systems are followed.
  • Follow all site safety protocols including machine guarding, lock-out procedures, and manual handling practices.
  • Operate metal detectors and other food safety equipment correctly.
  • Report machinery issues, breakdowns, or unsafe conditions immediately.
  • Communicate clearly with the QA team and Dispatch regarding delays, defects, or product holds.
  • Attend daily team briefings and respond to production needs as they arise.

Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience operating machinery in a food production or packing environment.
  • Trained in food hygiene and metal detector use (Level 2 Food Safety preferred).
  • Knowledge of label accuracy, traceability, and customer specifications.
  • Ability to spot and resolve mechanical issues quickly and safely.
  • Capable of training others and working well as part of a team.
  • Comfortable working in a chilled, fast-paced production area.

Personal Attributes

  • Reliable, proactive, and focused on detail.
  • Calm under pressure and able to adapt quickly to changes.
  • Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and improve.
  • Safety- and hygiene-conscious at all times.
  • Respectful and supportive in a multicultural team environment.