Technical Operator

**Position Title**:Technical Operator

**Position Type**: Regular - Full-Time

**Position Location**:Whittlesey

**Requisition ID**: 29006

We are passionate about potatoes. But we’re even more passionate about our People

For over 60 years we’ve been the number one branded player in frozen potato market. When it comes to bringing the nation together at mealtimes with simple, delicious and great tasting food we’re kind of a big deal

You won’t just find us in supermarkets though. As well as owning a household retail brand, our respected foodservice business works in close partnership with distributors, chefs and caterers across thousands of the country’s pubs, restaurants, hospitals and schools.

**We are manufacturing maestros.**

**And we’re passionate about potatoes.**

**But we are even more passionate about our people.**

**ABOUT THE ROLE**:
Did you know one in four chips eaten in the UK is made by us?

But at McCain, it’s not just about what we make, but it’s about how we make it that’s important.

We are looking for a Machine Operator to join our #WeAreMcCain family.

It would be your role to ensure:

- To Understand the weigher’s to ensure correct operation in the absence of the weigher operator,ensuring efficient operation of weighers to set standards, informing the Engineering Charge Hand of any problems
- Checks and sets up Packing machines to standard settings, according to product pack programs, loading the correct poly into the machines as instructed by the Senior Operator, according to production requirements
- Carry out maintenance and service inspections of machines, rectifying minor mechanical or electrical faults and informing the FLM and Engineers where necessary
- Carries out regular checks of metal detectors using test pieces to ensure correct operation and report faults to QA and Engineers/Packing FLM, filling in required company documentation
- Continuously monitors for faulty seals, completing seal checks and where applicable taking corrective action if needed including servicing sealing mechanisms at stated times with production programme
- Has a good working knowledge of the Bluprints, able to assist Bluprint operators and Senior Operators in ensuring the efficient running of the autopacking lines.
- Cleans Packing Machines and surrounding area ensuring free flow of product and correct standards of safety and hygiene
- Changes data code and logo tapes, checking position and clarity on the bag and rectifying any faults to suit production requirements
- At all times co-ordinates with weigher operator so machines function to product availability
- Ensure your our personal safety and that of all personal including others who may be affected by the Company’s activities
- Challenge unsafe behaviours

All whilst maintaining high quality, hygiene, maximum production, and a high level of safety - our number one priority here at McCain.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

You might have never worked in a food manufacturing environment before, and that’s OK We’re quick learners here at McCain, so we can teach you everything you need to know.

However, we are looking for someone who can really make a difference to our plant, who brings experience of working in a team, the ability to work closely with their manager, and who has a real ability to bring people along a change journey with them.

You must also have
- A keen eye for continuous improvement and who will strive to find areas to enhance our line operations within our plant.
- The ability to work at pace, without jeopardising quality and standards.
- A team player who can play towards creating our winning culture.
- A passion for quality with an eye for detail.

**WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?**

Although we do encourage you to taste the goods, you’ll be pleased to know we don’t pay you in chips. For working hard, you’ll also get a great salary and some pretty good benefits including:

- An excellent pension where we will pay double what you do, up to a maximum of 12% of your pay
- Optional health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- ‘Chips In’ Volunteering Day Off - to make a positive impact to the long-term development of McCain communities across the globe

And of course, being part of a Global business there are great opportunities to shine/thrive should you wish to relocate in the future. We have an impressive 5 year growth plan that presents development & progression opportunities for those who seek it out.

**WHERE WILL I WORK?**

You'll be based at our Whittlesey plant in Peterborough. If you’ve spotted our three wind turbines, then you’ll know where we are With about 350 employees on site, we’re one of our largest plants across the GB business. Our Whittlesey plant is where we make our famous French Fries as well as our chilled products, such as our Shake Shake Fries.
- McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, a