gap personnel have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Minder to join our clients team based in Bilston to operate and maintain production machinery during the night shift while assisting the hygiene team with stripping down and reassembling conveyor systems and other machinery for deep cleaning
We are looking for an energetic, intelligent, and motivated individual to join our client’s team
Annual Salary- £28904.33
Hours of work- 17:30 – 06:00 4 on 4 off
Key Responsibilities
Hygiene & Strip-Down Support
- Remove conveyor belts safely to allow deep hygiene cleaning.
- Refix and tension belts accurately after cleaning cycles finish.
- Dismantle line components like guards, rollers, and chutes daily.
- Partner with hygiene teams to meet strict sanitation deadlines.
Safety & Quality Standards
- Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) rules before touching any machinery.
- Adhere to food safety rules specific to the raw/cooked meat industry.
- Wear required PPE including steel toes.
- Report structural defects or worn components to engineering immediately.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
Essential
- Mechanical aptitude: Experience handling hand tools and mechanical components.
- Physical fitness: Ability to lift heavy belts and work in cold environments.
- Night shift experience: Proven reliability working nocturnal hours.
- Communication skills: Fluent English to understand critical safety signs.
Desirable
- Food industry experience: Prior work in meat, poultry, or dairy processing.
- Chemical awareness: Knowledge of hygiene chemicals and safe handling.
- LOTO trained: Certification in safe isolation of machinery.
Closing date for applicants will be 31st August 2026
If this role is permanent, gap personnel is operating as the employment agency.
Number of roles being recruited for: 1
Job reference: CD014-2
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person
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Machine Minder in Wolverhampton employer: Gap Personnel Limited
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