Machine Operative

Machine Operative

Humdinger, Sherburn in Elmet

Would you like to join a company that offers paid breaks, cycle scheme, pension plan, holiday purchase scheme and the opportunity to gain formal training such as Food Safety, Allergen Training and much more? Join Humdinger and be part of a friendly team, helping to make mouth-watering chocolate products sold in all major retailers!

Pay range: (increase with skilled gained)

Grade 1 Pay Rate: £11.97 /hour  (Entry pay) (£24,897.60 equivalent) 

Grade 2 Pay Rate: £12.17

Grade 3 Pay Rate: £13.13

Please note there is no public transport to get you on shift for 06:00.

Machine operators at Humdinger play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and packaging of our mouth-watering chocolate products.

• You will operate machinery such as Bagging, Bulking, Foiling and Netting, which you will be trained on.
• You will be required to ensure that the product is packed exactly how it should be to ensure the highest quality and food safety.
• You will also monitor your machinery and check for any issues and report breakdowns to our engineering team.  
• Manual handling is required.
• To comply with safe work systems
• To complete daily, monthly, weekly cleaning as per cleaning schedules to the correct standard
• To complete relevant CCP (critical control point) checks and in the correct time frame
• To monitor asset performance and raise any actions required
• To ensure following the correct works orders and completing all regular checks
• To ensure that the quality and integrity is followed throughout the production process
• To adhere to the packing plan
• To comply 100% with all QAS standards

You will be supported by your Team Leader, but also required to work independently on your packing line. As well as operating machinery you will be required to pack on the line as required. 

In the first few weeks, you will be trained in Level 2 Food Safety. 

Machine Operative experience is essential 

Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of training others/coaching and the ability to confirm understanding when managing staff
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work within a team
• Ability to work to targets
• Flexibility to work within other areas of the business as required

Desirable

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 2 Health and Safety qualification (or equivalent)

• Attractive Company Pension Scheme and Life Assurance x4 basic salary

• Paycare company-Paid Health Care Cash Plan, 24/7 GP & rewards for high street and retailer discounts.

• Generous Annual Leave

• Paid Breaks

• Overtime may be available at Time and a half (150%) but is not guaranteed

• Holiday Purchase Scheme

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Electric Car Scheme

• Charity Involvement

• Staff Shop Discounts

• Employee Values Awards

• Referral Bonus Vouchers

• Training and Development Opportunities

• Free Parking

• ESG Commitment

• Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support 

Humdinger is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Your application will be reviewed and entered into the selection process, if successful you will receive a call or email from a member of our Recruitment or HR Team (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL), if successful, your application will be sent to the hiring manager for review, if successful, you will attend an onsite one stage interview process which may include a factory tour.