Machine Operative

Job title:

Machine Operative

Company

Humdinger

Job description

Overview:Machine OperativeHumdinger, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25Humdinger chocolate and snacking factory in Sherburn in Elmet has multiple permanent job opportunities for hard working individuals to join our production team. In these roles, you will be trained to set up, operate and monitor a range of food packing machinery , and oversee workers on the packing lines. If you have prior factory experience that’s a bonus, but if not, an interest in mechanics and how things work could be suitable for these roles, as full training will be provided.Position type: Full-time, PermanentHours: 40Breaks:1 x 30-minute break, 2 x 15-minute breaksPay range: (increase with skilled gained)

• Grade 1 Pay Rate: £12.74/hour (Entry pay) (£26,499.20 equivalent)
• Grade 2 Pay Rate: £13.27
• Grade 3 Pay Rate: £14.23

Shift Pattern12-hour days and nights. No weekend work, barring one Sunday 6pm start every 3 weeks! You will work the below pattern:Week 1: Sunday to Tuesday 18:00 – 06:00 (3 nights followed by 5 days off)Week 2: Monday to Tuesday 06:00 – 18:00 & Wednesday to Thursday 18:00 – 06:00 (2 days followed by 2 nights followed by 5 days off)Week 3: Wednesday to Friday 06:00 – 18:00 (followed by 1 day off, then start again on week 1)Our shift pattern offers full time, regular working hours with no weekend work and plenty of time off in between your shifts. Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery such as Bagging, Bulking, Foiling, and Netting (full training provided).
• Ensure products are packed to the highest quality and food safety standards.
• Monitor machinery performance, identify issues, and report breakdowns to the engineering team.
• Supervising a small team of packing operatives.
• Perform manual handling tasks.
• Adhere to safe work systems and procedures.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly hygiene tasks according to established cleaning schedules and standards following a good manufacturing practices schedule.
• Complete CCP (Critical Control Point) checks within the required timeframes.
• Ensure quality and integrity are maintained throughout the production process by following customer specifications.
• Adherence to the packing plan.
• Work independently on the packing line with the support of the technical and engineering teams.

Receive training in Level 2 Food Safety, Allergen Awareness, and various other certifications in your first few weeks. Qualifications:Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of training others/coaching and the ability to confirm understanding when managing staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work to targets
• Flexibility to work within other areas of the business as required
• Machine Operative experience

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 2 Health and Safety qualification (or equivalent)

Rewards Benefits:

• 224 hours of annual leave.
• Paid Breaks
• Overtime may be available at Time and a half (150%) but is not guaranteed
• Pension (4% Employer Contributions)
• Life Assurance Scheme at x4 basic salary.
• Health Care Cash Plan via Paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling cover), along with access to Paycare Perks for exclusive high street and retailer discounts.
• Holiday Purchase Salary Sacrifice Scheme – buy up to one extra week per year (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
• Family friendly policies including Maternity and Paternity leave above the statutory minimum
• Annual engagement calendar covering an array of activities and educational events promoting diversity and inclusion
• Participate in supporting your local community with opportunities to spend one day per year volunteering or fundraising and gain company-matched sponsorship.
• Company Wellbeing agenda including annual Wellbeing Week, Menopause Support Group and Mental Health First Aid programme
• Monthly employee recognition scheme via the ‘Zertus Values Awards’
• Recruitment Refer a Friend rewards
• Training and Development Opportunities (Leadership courses, External qualifications, Professional memberships)
• Engagement with GroceryAid

About Us:At Humdinger (formally Kinnerton Confectionery), we transform snacking and chocolate into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we’ve earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!Our manufacturing site is based in Sherburn in Elmet.What sets us apart is our distinct offering to customers, characterised by our nut-safe promise and unwavering dedication to product innovation.Join us at Humdinger, where innovation, quality, and a rich history blend to create an extraordinary brand experience. Application & Interview Process:Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL), if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite a one stage interview process including a factory tour.Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage. The provision of this information is likely to include special category data and is therefore covered by data protection laws. We ask for this information so that we are fully aware of any adjustments needed and we will use the information provided to inform our decisions about making those changes.

Expected salary

£12.74 per hour

Location

North Yorkshire – Leeds

Job date

Wed, 21 May 2025 07:56:34 GMT

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