Machine Operator - Pasteurising Area

Machine Operator - Pasteurising Area

📍 Location: Shrewsbury

💼 Employer: The Best Connection (on behalf of our client)

The Best Connection are currently recruiting for an Operator - Pasteurising Area for one of our well-established clients based in Shrewsbury.

⚠️ Please note: Due to the location and early start times, candidates must have their own transport as there is no public transport available.

Working Hours & Pay

Monday to Friday
07:00am - 17:30pm
Starting pay: £13.00 per hour
(Negotiable depending on experience)➡️ This is a temporary to permanent opportunity

➡️ Future shift pattern will move to a 4 on / 4 off rota, including weekends - flexibility is essential

Key Responsibilities

Operating and monitoring pasteurising machinery used for heat-treating liquid products
Loading raw materials into the pasteurising system
Checking temperatures, timings, and process controls to ensure food safety standards are met
Carrying out quality checks (e.g. consistency, colour, contamination)
Accurately recording production data and completing paperwork
Cleaning and sanitising equipment in line with hygiene standards
Following strict health & safety and food hygiene (HACCP) procedures
Reporting any faults, issues, or inconsistencies to supervisors
Supporting general production tasks when required

Requirements

✅ Previous experience within a production or food manufacturing environment (essential)
✅ Valid Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate (essential)
✅ Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes
✅ Reliable, with a good work ethic
✅ Able to commit to 12-hour shifts and future weekend work
✅ Own transport required due to locationThe Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed