Machine Minder

The Role:

Point Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Machine Minder for a well-established food production business in Cambridgeshire. You will operate and monitor production machinery, helping the team meet daily targets while maintaining quality and safety standards.

As a Machine Minder, you will complete start-up checks, monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments where trained and authorised. You will also record production activity accurately and report faults or quality concerns promptly.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Operate and monitor production machinery to meet quality and output requirements
  • Complete machine start-up checks, basic set-ups and required paperwork
  • Report faults, stoppages and quality concerns to the Area Leader
  • Make basic machine adjustments where trained and authorised
  • Identify and segregate rejected products in line with site procedures
  • Complete machine and production records accurately and on time
  • Keep work areas clean and follow food safety and health and safety procedures
  • Suggest ways to improve machine performance and reduce downtime
  • Support the production line when required

Skills/Experience:

  • Previous experience as a Machine Minder or Machine Operator in an FMCG environment is essential
  • Good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices
  • Mechanically minded, with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Fresh produce experience and knowledge of continuous improvement or Lean tools would be an advantage
  • Right to work in the UK

Hourly Rate & Working Hours:

  • £13.71 per hour
  • Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00
  • Alternate Saturdays, 07:00–12:00

If you are interested in this Machine Minder job in Cambridgeshire, apply today.