Technical Operator

**Company Description**
We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector. Whether it is creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner.
**Job Description** Technical Operator Level 1 | £12.02 p/h | Shifts: Days - Green **4 on 4 off**

**What do Gousto Offer?**
The team who work in our warehouse are vital to the success of Gousto. Our Spalding and Warrington warehouses have good transport links, free on-site parking, we offer paid breaks, a permanent contract paid weekly, and a great opportunity to progress with us if you align to our guiding Principles - Dream, Deliver, Care. Other Benefits include:

- 21 days paid leave (including bank holidays) which increases annually
- 40% Gousto discount, Your first Gousto box FREE, 15% Gousto discount for friends and family, and the sharing of free food (where available)
- Life Assurance, Pension and Giving at Gousto scheme
- Access to Aviva digital GP and wellness app
- Gym membership and Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance, discounts and cashback via Tell Us Health
- Gousto Academy training courses

**What does a Technical Operator do?**
- Demonstrate ability to competently operate the machines
- Demonstrate ability of how the machine works
- Able to identify problems with machine or packaging & set-up to account for variation from the norm within limits.
- Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start up production with identification and rectification of issues during start up and changeover.
- Printer settings, cleaning and fault rectification.
- Control and adjustment of basic machinery settings (e.g. speed).
- Carry out lock out / tag out procedures for energy supplies as required.
- Removal of non-electrical covers to identify issues and problems.
- Ensuring that all machinery in operation is appropriately lubricated as per engineering schedules.
- Use of pressurised air to clean machinery.

**Who is right for this role?**
- Mechanically minded with working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- A confident and forward thinking team player.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Flexibility and problem solving.
- Ambitious and looking to progress in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of production procedures and adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear).