Machine Operator
Sector: Food Manufacturing
Location: Near Bury St Edmunds
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum
Hours: 12-hour Panama days & nights (2-2-3)

iSQ Recruitment is working with a well-established food manufacturer near Bury St Edmunds with their search for a Machine Operator. You’ll be working in a high-volume processing environment, where attention to detail, strong work ethic, and the ability to stay proactive and manage multiple tasks are key.

This role would suit someone with previous experience operating production machinery in a busy manufacturing environment, who enjoys being hands-on, working as part of a team, and keeping processes running smoothly. Experience in food production, process manufacturing, agriculture processing, grain, or similar industrial environments would be a distinct advantage.

Please Note

• This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
• Candidates must have full Right to Work in the UK.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to the location. 

Why Join?

• Stable, long-term opportunity within an established UK manufacturer
• Hands-on role with opportunities to develop technical and operational skills
• Work within a busy, high-volume production environment
• Supportive and experienced operations team
• Opportunity to gain exposure to production, process control, and maintenance support

Key Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring production and processing machinery
• Ensuring production processes run efficiently and safely throughout the shift
• Carrying out routine checks and basic mechanical tasks to support operations
• Maintaining high food safety, hygiene, and quality standards
• Identifying issues quickly and working proactively to minimise downtime
• Supporting the wider team with planned maintenance and operational tasks
• Working within a busy, physically active production environment

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working in food manufacturing, process manufacturing, or a similar production environment
• Previous experience operating or monitoring production machinery
• Comfortable working in an industrial environment
• Physically fit and happy to remain active throughout shifts
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work well as part of a team
• Flexible to work Panama day and night shifts
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Full Right to Work in the UK

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on production work and operating machinery in a fast-paced environment, with the chance to develop their career within a well-established manufacturing operation.

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