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Machine Operative
Job Posted: 2 hours ago
Salary: £ 34,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We're Hiring: Slicer Machinist – Day & Night Shifts Available
Looking for a full-time, permanent position with excellent pay and career progression? If you’ve got the right attitude and enjoy working in a supportive, team-focused environment, our client in Milton Keynes is seeking reliable workers to mind the machinery on a 4 on 4 off basis.
Shifts:
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6am – 6pm (days)
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6pm – 6am (nights)
Pay Rate:
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£13.50 per hour (days)
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£15.00 per hour (nights)
After training (max 12 weeks):
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£15.65 per hour (days)
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£16.80 per hour (nights)
Key Responsibilities:
As a Slicer Machinist, you will be responsible for loading and unloading the slicer and impinger with meat logs, assembling line guides, grippers, shear bars, and downholders during line setup and changeovers, and operating the film lifter for base film changes. You'll ensure the correct program is in place on the slicer and complete the machine start-up sheet. Additionally, you will replenish supplies of knife pots, spray bottles, PPE, and other materials as needed, while monitoring the condition of blades, grippers, belts, and rollers, escalating any concerns. You’ll also be tasked with monitoring the feedstock conditioning (temperature, quality) to ensure the product meets QAS standards, and you’ll take empty dolavs/racks to the washroom. Other key duties include managing rework labeling, ensuring lightweights and overweights do not exceed 5%, and making sure that all food safety policies are adhered to at all times.
What We're Looking For:
We need individuals who are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential, as is the ability to manage paperwork (checking yields, wastage). You should be comfortable working in a chilled environment and handling raw meats, including chicken, pork, lamb, and beef. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are key; beginners or those with experience in food manufacturing are welcome to apply. You’ll need to be able to lift up to 15kg when required.
Why Join Us?
This is a great opportunity to earn competitive pay with the chance to increase your earnings after training. Full training and progression opportunities are available, and you'll be part of a supportive team and culture. Benefits include 33 days of holiday, death in service, a pay scheme, Perk Box access, paid breaks, and a strong focus on Health & Safety.
If you have an engineering background or the right attitude, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and start your journey with usBefore You Apply
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