We are looking for a driven

Machine Operative to join a

global independent soft drinks manufacturer

with

78 manufacturing sites

worldwide including

6 sites in the UK based in

Bridgwater (TA6). Salary

£35,209.94

pa (Basic £32,009.04 with a shift allowance of £3,200.90) 4 on 4 off Shift pattern

2 Days, 2 Nights 4 days off 12 Hour shifts

Day: 06:00 to 18:00 & Night: 18:00 to 06:00 Permanent role Benefits:

22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform.

As a

Machine Operative you will join our large Production team of over 500 colleagues, where you will be working on one of the

27 production lines

overseeing the beverage filling machines. The production machines create, fill and package drinks products from

smoothies

to leading

supermarket juices

and everything in between.

As a

Machine Operative you will use your

hands-on

experience

with

operating machinery

to lead changeovers, conduct basic maintenance & fault finding whilst liaising with the engineering team to resolve more complex faults. Completing all required documentation to maintain full audit readiness whilst working collaboratively as part of a production team to achieve key factory performance.

Ideally, you will be an

experienced production or process operative

with a strong understanding of working in a fast-paced

manufacturing or FMCG environment . Youll have

hands-on experience operating

and

maintaining production line equipment , carrying out changeovers, basic fault finding, and quality checks in line with company standards. Confident using IT systems to record production data.

Machine Operative:

Key responsibilities Carry out regular safety checks on machinery and equipment, reporting any faults, accidents, or safety concerns straight. Follow all health, safety, and hygiene rules at all times, taking part in safety conversations, audits, and risk assessments to help keep the factory safe for everyone. Operate and monitor production line equipment efficiently and safely, following standard operating procedures and maintaining high-quality standards. Complete quality checks and production records accurately. Identify & report any non-conforming products & support corrective actions. Take part in changeovers, cleaning (CIP), and basic maintenance, ensuring equipment is ready for the next production run and downtime is minimised. Support product trials, audits, and continuous improvement activities, helping to identify root causes of issues and suggesting improvements to processes. Use materials and resources efficiently, helping to reduce waste. Maintain a clean and audit-ready work area, completing effective.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Would also suit:

Advanced Production Operative, Senior Production Operative, Skilled Production Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician,

Senior Line Operative, Machine Technician, Production Line Technician, Multi-Skilled Production Operative, Production Engineer (junior level), Technical Operator, Manufacturing Team Operative, Shift Production Technician, Process Improvement Operative

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