Machine Operator

**Join Our Production Team and Make a Difference** Are you looking for a role where your work contributes to more than just profits? Here at Primula, we're owned by the Kavli Trust so we’re not just about business; we’re about giving back All our profits go to good causes, helping to make a positive impact on people’s lives both in our community and across the globe. Since the Kavli Trust was founded, we have donated almost £90,000,000 to good causes so why not join us and help us achieve our mission to create value for good causes. We are looking for 2 **Machine Operators** to join our friendly production team and help us continue making a difference. **The Job** You will ensure that products are manufactured in line with Company Quality and Hygiene standards as well as Customer Specifications and Good Manufacturing Practice. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): - **Monitor and Operate Equipment**: Operate process and filling equipment, ensuring accurate recording of production information in a timely manner. Adhere to all quality, hygiene standards, and company procedures. - **Equipment Inspection and Troubleshooting**:Conduct routine inspections of equipment. Identify and troubleshoot any operational issues, reporting faults and problems promptly to your Manager or the Engineering Department. - **Follow SOPs and Safety Protocols**: Adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant working environment. - **Data Collection and Analysis**: Collect and analyse data from process operations to identify areas for improvement and optimise production efficiency. - **Team Communication**: Effectively communicate with team members and supervisors to ensure smooth operations and coordinate workflow. - **Maintenance and Cleaning**: Perform regular maintenance tasks on equipment. Carry out cleaning duties related to equipment, plant, and building fabric as required. - **Energy Efficiency**: Comply with the Energy Code of Practice and contribute to other energy efficiency initiatives. - **Documentation**: Document all operational activities, including equipment readings, process parameters, and maintenance logs to ensure traceability and compliance. - **Additional Duties**: Undertake any other duties as requested by your supervisor or manager to meet the changing needs of the organisation and the business. **What’s in it for You**: - **Make a Difference**: Join a company where your hard work supports charitable causes. - **Supportive Team Environment**: Work with a friendly and dedicated team. - **Career Development**: Opportunities for learning and progression within the company. - **Great Benefits**: Competitive salary (£13.32 per hour + 14.5% shift allowance giving total hourly rate of £15.25), generous holiday allowance of 34 days including bank holidays, wellbeing programmes, health cash plan, matched pension contributions of up to 8% of salary and much more. Packers work on our shift rotation working a 38 hour week which is as follows: - **Week 1 - 06:00 - 14:00 Monday - Thursday and 06:00 - 12:00 Friday.**: - **Week 2 - 14:00 - 22:00 Monday - Thursday and 12:00 - 18:00 Friday.** If you want to be part of a company with purpose and join a fantastic team, we want to hear from you Pay: £15.25 per hour **Benefits**: - Bereavement leave - Company events - Company pension - Cycle to work scheme - Employee discount - Free flu jabs - Free parking - Health & wellbeing programme - On-site parking - Referral programme - Sick pay Ability to commute/relocate: - Gateshead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Application question(s): - The vacancy is a permanent contract working 2 shifts. Week 1 is 06:00 to 14:00, week 2 is 14:00 to 22:00. Respond "yes" to confirm your understanding of the role. **Experience**: - Food production: 2 years (preferred) Work authorisation: - United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person Reference ID: P-10057