Machine Operator

Machine Operator - Food Manufacturer Location: Snetterton, Norfolk. Required: Full UK Driving Licence and your Own Vehicle (no public transport connections to this location) Hours: 4 on 4 off, 12-hour shifts - 06:00 to 18:00 (average of 42 hours per week). Hourly Rate: up to £15 per hour depending on experience. Contract: Full Time, Permanent. Are you hands‑on, dependable, and ready to keep things running like clockwork?! We're on the lookout for a skilled Food Manufacturer Machine Operator to help power our client's food production line. If you enjoy working with machinery, thrive in a busy food manufacturing environment, and take pride in doing things right, this could be your perfect next step! What You'll Be Doing: Confidently run a range of food manufacturing production machine operation equipment, including Vertical Form Fill Seal (VFFS) machines, retorts, and other automated kit. Set up machinery at the start of each batch making sure the correct film, ingredients, and settings are all ready to go. Keep an eye on machine performance and tweak settings to maintain smooth, efficient output. Carry out routine start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers following all SOPs. Ensure everything produced meets customer expectations, quality standards, and key performance indicators. Maintain accurate records for production, quality checks, and hygiene processes. Spot and resolve minor mechanical issues to keep downtime to a minimum. Carry out simple autonomous maintenance tasks i.e. lubrication, visual checks, and component inspections. Work closely with colleagues across production, hygiene, quality assurance, and engineering. What You'll Need to Bring to the Role: Professional experience in food manufacturing production / high‑hygiene working environment. Solid understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, and general safety and quality standards. Ability to identify and fix straightforward machine issues that arise. Comfortable working with KPIs and production-driven targets. A sharp eye for detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately. Happy and able to work a 4‑on‑4‑off shift pattern (06:00 to 18:00). Able to drive and have your own transport to get to and from work. What is Desirable but not Essential: Experience using VFFS machinery, retorts, or other automated food‑processing technology. Mechanical aptitude or basic engineering know‑ Who You Are: Dependable, punctual, and committed to doing a great job. A real team player who enjoys working well with others. A natural problem solver who enjoys figuring things out. Able to stay calm and focused when things get busy. Someone who loves continuous improvement and finding better ways to work. If you are an experienced Food Manufacturer Machine Operator motivated individual with a keen eye for detail, an aptitude for all things mechanical and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now!!! Please contact Louisa Coggs on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Major Recruitment acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities