At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate and monitor production machinery while leading a small team.
- Company: Join Flamingo Plants, a leader in horticultural production.
- Benefits: Training opportunities, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team focused on quality and innovation.
- 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 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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.
Machine Minder in Beeston employer: Flamingo Group
Flamingo Horticulture is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and growth of its employees. With a competitive benefits package including 33 days of holiday, a health cash plan, and opportunities for professional development, the company fosters a supportive work culture that values teamwork and efficiency. Located in a vibrant area, employees enjoy free onsite parking and access to retail discounts, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in the fresh-produce industry.
