Machine Operator, Bradford

Machine Operator - Bradford

Pay Rate: £16.52 p/h

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.

• 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

• 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

• Practical mechanical upskilling in fault‑finding and Autonomous Maintenance
• Supportive, team‑focused environment with on‑the‑job coaching
• Ongoing recruitment support from Gi Group throughout the application process
• On site parking
• On site canteen

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