Machine Setter

**The Company**

This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-standing and thriving food manufacturing business. Bennett Opie Ltd is a family-owned business in Sittingbourne, Kent, manufacturing a range of shelf-stable food products including pickles, home baking goods and cocktail garnishes for retail and food service customers. Due to business successes and growth, the company is looking for a Machine Setter to join our friendly team.

**The Role**

Responsibilities include:
Complete daily set up of production machinery for different products as per the weekly production schedule
- Perform and document daily checks/tasks of production equipment
- Support the line operators to achieve set line speeds and balancing the process for efficiencies
- Complete tasks on the machine setter job sheet in order of priority
- Attend scheduled meetings with the production team to discuss monthly manufacturing downtime, OEE performance, KPI and contribute to continuous improvement of the department / business
- Work to standards set to ensure quality and food safety of products are maintained
- Ensure health and safety is adhered to at all times
- Support and Train staff on procedures as and when necessary
- Ensure that the machinery have been shut down correctly at the end of the production day
- Operate production lines and data inputting if and when require

Full training and support is provided on all aspects of the role.

**The Person**

The successful person will be able to work independently, as well as being part of a team, and be able to communicate with other departments. They should also have an eye for detail and be able to work to time deadlines.

Previous experience in a factory environment would be ideal. Experience within the food industry and working with allergens would be an advantage, but is not essential.

**Pay, Hours & Benefits**

£11.20 per hour and this is paid monthly

41 hours per week: There are two rolling rota’s 6.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Thursday, Friday 6.00am to 2.45pm or 9.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Thursday, Friday 9.00am to 5.45pm with a 45 minute unpaid lunch break and a 20 minute paid morning break.

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Benefits include:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Long service recognition awards
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Grocery Aid member with support services for employees in the food industry

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.20 per hour

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.20 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

**Education**:

- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Machine Operators: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location