Senior Operative- Machine Minder

  • Dunbia (UK)
  • Llanelli, Dyfed
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Overview

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe's leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

The role of Machine Minder will be considered a Senior Operative working closely with the Engineering/Production Manager and assisting in the tool changing and machine setup operations.

Available Shift:

Sun 6:00 - 18:00

Mon 6:00 - 18:30

Tue, Wed & Thurs: 15:00 - 23:00

Fri & Sat: Off

Pay rate: £13.00 ph

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance, using SWPs to carry out all tasks.
  • The ability to work safely & unsupervised to deliver allocated work on a shift-by-shift basis
  • Set up and operate production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and SWPs.
  • Assembly & effective set up of key production equipment whilst retaining records of optimum settings to maximise efficiency.
  • Follow Hard Plastic & Glass audit non-conformances to effect repairs to damaged items.
  • Support team leaders in rectifying minor issues on the line
  • Report all material usages to engineering procurement to ensure spares supply is maintained.

Qualifications

  • Numerical ability
  • Possess relevant IT literacy skills.
  • Dexterity
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Accuracy/attention to details
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Understand the importance of compliance with processes and procedures and the impact of these on Food Safety and Quality
  • Have a desire to progress within the business and demonstrate a strong willingness to undertake all training required
  • Previous experience in a mechanical environment desirable

No company sponsorship is available to overseas applicants for this position.