Machine Operator
- Posted 07 July 2025
- Salary Up to £25,667 per annum
- LocationBelfast
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Food Manufacturing / FMCG
- ReferencePM11344_1751877497
Job description
Machine Operator | 4 day week
East Belfast
Are you interested in joining an award-winning business, renowned for their quality products and for looking after their staff?
Vickerstock are exclusively partnering Thompson's Tea (Punjana Limited) - a hugely successful 4th generation family Tea business - with the appointment of a Machine Operator for their Belfast based Production facility.
Their mission is to create the "Perfect Everyday Cuppa", superior in taste and flavour whilst representing great value for money; and live by their "TEA" team values of focusing on Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability.
An excellent benefits package includes:
£25,667 per annum
Discretionary Performance Bonus
4 days across Monday to Friday, 6am - 4.30pm (40hr week)
Holiday entitlement - 24days (240hrs - 6weeks)
Performance based increased annual leave (based on successful audit scores)
Death in Service
Pension matched to 5%
Free Parking
Training & Development Opportunities
A typical day as Machine Operator:
Your key responsibility is to monitor and operate production equipment safely and efficiently whilst maintaining optimum quality.
Set up and efficient running of machines (including changeovers)
Following standard operating procedures and Health & Safety guidelines
Monitoring output efficiency
Conduct daily QC checks e.g. metal detection
Problem solving of machine errors/downtime
Carrying out routine maintenance, root cause analysis
End of line and manual packing duties
Your essential ingredients:
Previous machine operating experience in a fast-paced environment
x5 GCSE's including English and Maths (or equivalent).
Collaborative approach/team orientated
Good communication and problem-solving skills
Ideally you will have a mechanical aptitude
Your next step...
To find out more about this opportunity and a more detailed job description alongside responsibilities and requirements contact Paul Muir in complete confidence. T 028 9031 3720
If this opportunity doesn't quite hit the mark, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career.
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