Job Description - Machine Minders

Machine Minders sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad.
 
These are permanent, full-time positions with morning shifts and evening shifts available.
 
There are 3 x Machine Minder roles available on each shift from Level 1 to Level 3, with the hourly rate reflecting the level of the role (see below).
 
Mornings: 5.15am/5.20am-2.45pm/2.50pm Monday to Friday
Evenings: 2pm-10.30pm Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday
 
The Role:
As a Machine Minder you will undertake machine interventions and first line trouble shooting to ensure the machinery runs to its optimum. Your duties will include:

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.Your Experience:

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 colleaguesBenefits:

£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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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