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.
