At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor production machinery while leading a small team.
- Company: Join Flamingo Plants, a leader in horticultural production.
- Benefits: Supportive environment with training, development, and career progression.
- Other info: Be part of a team committed to quality and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced production setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in operating machinery and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 31662 - 38698 £ per year.
- Machine Minder
- Company: Flamingo Plants
- Reporting to: Team Leader
About the Role
Flamingo Plants is looking for a motivated and hands‑on Machine Minder to join our production team in Sandy.
This role is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery, leading a small team, and ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
You will play a key role in maximising machine performance, reducing downtime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping the team achieve daily production targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery to achieve daily output targets.
- Lead and support a small production team, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
- Identify and resolve production or quality issues, escalating where necessary.
- Monitor machine performance and record downtime, faults, and productivity data.
- Work closely with the Engineering team to minimise downtime and improve performance.
- Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
- Carry out machine pre‑start checks and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
- Support changeovers, ensuring they are completed efficiently to minimise disruption.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, SOPs, SSOWs, and PPE requirements.
- Assist with audits, continuous improvement projects, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Support training and development of team members and provide cover for Team Leaders when required.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, production, or packaging environment.
- Strong problem‑solving and organisational skills.
- Good communication, literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
- Experience recording production data and monitoring performance metrics.
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
Why Join Flamingo Plants?
- Be part of a leading horticultural and production business.
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
- Play a key role in driving production performance and operational excellence.
- Join a company committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you have machine operating experience, enjoy leading by example, and thrive in a fast‑paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Machine Minder in Beeston employer: Flamingo Group
Flamingo Plants is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Sandy, Bedfordshire. With a strong commitment to employee development and continuous improvement, team members can expect ample opportunities for training and career progression while playing a vital role in driving production performance. Join us to be part of a leading horticultural business that values quality, innovation, and teamwork.
