Location
Bilston
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
11/05/2026
Closing date
08/06/2026
Machine Minder sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad.
This is a permanent, full-time position on evening shifts (2pm-10.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm Sat).
The Role:
As a Machine Minder you will undertake machine interventions and first line trouble shooting to ensure the machinery runs to its optimum. Your duties will include:
- Ensure that the production line is operating smoothly and correctly, and any issues are reported
- Perform start-up and close down check procedures
- Complete routine maintenance of specific line equipment
- Analyse, interpret and report live data for performance evaluation
- Deliver the department daily plan
- Maintain, monitor and achieve operational targets
- Monitor and improve product quality
- Complete line quality checks (CLS)
- Perform production process checks in the department
- Continuously identify and implement workplace improvements
- Maintain and promote measures that support waste minimisation and sustainability in operations
- Support internal and external audits
- Support GMP in the department
- To ensure that photographic standards are adhered to and that customer specifications are followed.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of production.
- To work as part of a team and effectively communicate with all colleagues, Supervisors and Management staff
- Keep training records up to date.
Benefits:
- £12.95 per hour
- PM Shift - Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 22.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm
- Permanent contract – guaranteed hours, with opportunities for overtime
- Full training provided
- Safe working environment
- Employee progression available
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
Machine Minder
Bilston, West Midlands
£12.95 per hour + benefits