Production Operative / Machine Minder

Production Operative / Machine Minder

💰 £13.19 per hour to start | 40 hours per week

📍 Ickburgh, just outside Mundford
🕐 Shifts: 2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am
📅 Monday-Friday

Join the Naturediet Team!

Naturediet Pet Foods Limited are looking for experienced Production Operatives / Machine Minders to join our team at our Ickburgh site, just outside Mundford.

We're looking for practical, reliable and motivated individuals who have previous machine operation experience and are confident with troubleshooting and fault finding.

What You'll Be Doing

Setting up and maintaining production equipment

Maintaining changeover parts and spares when not in use

Carrying out basic preventative maintenance tasks and taking ownership of your area

Recording downtime and repairs on downtime sheets alongside the maintenance team

Risk assessing duties and working safely at all times

Using basic hand tools confidently

Working independently to keep production running efficiently

What We're Looking For

You'll need:

Previous machine operation experience

Good troubleshooting and fault-finding ability

A good understanding of basic hand tools

Basic Food Hygiene Training, either externally or in-house

Strong knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety

The ability to risk assess your area of responsibility

Good written and verbal communication skills

Excellent attention to detail

A task-focused, can-do attitude

The ability to work confidently without supervision

The ability to work in a demanding production environment and lift up to 25kg when required

The Details

£13.19 per hour to start
40 hours per week
Monday to Friday
2pm-10pm or 10pm-6am shifts

Very occasional weekend working may be required, with overtime paid at double time after completion of weekly contractual hours.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're an experienced machine operator who takes pride in doing a great job, works safely and enjoys being part of a busy production environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply now and become part of the Naturediet team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed