Machine Operator – Bradford
Pay Rate: £16.52 per hour
Working Hours: 7am-7pm / 7pm-7am
Shift Pattern: Continental rotating shifts
Ready to step into a hands‑on role where your troubleshooting, teamwork and attention to detail make a real impact? Join a growing drinks manufacturer in Bradford and help produce quality product while developing practical technical skills and career opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Work effectively as a member of the production team
- Operate and monitor plant using MES and SCADA; identify and resolve error logs
- Manufacture syrups to standard recipes and manage raw materials using FIFO and batch controls
- Perform fault finding and low‑level mechanical corrections (pumps, valves, isolations)
- Safely handle chemicals and follow food hygiene procedures
- Conduct system audits, compile reports and perform dynamic risk assessments
- Create, maintain and train colleagues on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Drive continuous improvement projects to sustain performance under the QCDSP framework
- Maintain hygiene and organisation of the Ingredients Processing Centre using 5S
- Coordinate downstream equipment cleaning and liaise with external team leaders
- Deliver key performance objectives and sustain plant performance
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience using Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- 5S and BIT knowledge and awareness
- Food awareness and hygiene awareness
- Basic PC skills (Microsoft Office)
- Basic mechanical skills / Autonomous Maintenance experience
Benefits
- Practical mechanical upskilling in fault‑finding and Autonomous Maintenance
- Supportive, team‑focused environment with on‑the‑job coaching
- On‑site parking
- On‑site canteen
