Machine Minder (Shifts) Humdinger, Heckington Position Type: Full time, Permanent Hours: 40 Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:00, 14:00 - 22:00 (Rotating Weekly) Pay range: £12.50 /hour (£26,000.00 equivalent) Breaks: 2 x 20 minutes PAID As a Machine Minder, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and efficiency. Working with state-of-the-art VFFS (Vertical Form Fill & Seal) bagging machines and multi-head fillers, you’ll ensure smooth, uninterrupted production, while meeting and exceeding key performance targets. Maximise Efficiency : Keep our machines running at their peak capacity, minimising downtime and reducing changeovers to improve overall yield. Quality First : Deliver products that meet the highest quality standards—right the first time, every time. Problem-Solving : Identify and address basic mechanical issues, either by troubleshooting independently or collaborating with the Engineering team for repairs. Continuous Improvement : Always seek opportunities to optimise performance and improve processes through basic Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives. Compliance & Hygiene : Strictly adhere to Good Hygiene Practice (GHP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient working environment. Record & Report : Accurately document any downtime, losses, and other operational issues to ensure full traceability and transparency. Exceptional People skills Outstanding communication skills Reasonable level of Computer Literacy Working experience within an FMCG environment (ideally Food) (Essential) Previous experience with CCPs and quality paperwork in a food environment (Desirable) Completion of Level 2 Food Safety (Training provided by the company if not held before starting) Good knowledge of check weighers & X-Ray machines (Desirable) Machinery experience 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 available but not guaranteed : 1.5x hourly rate, and 2x on a Sunday Holiday Purchase Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Electric Car Scheme Charity Involvement Staff Shop Discounts Employee Values Award Referral Bonus Vouchers Training and Development Opportunities Free Parking ESG Commitment Access to Grocery Aid Charity Support At Humdinger, we transform nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it Situated in Heckington (Sleaford), Sherburn in Elmet and Bromborough, we are an integral part of the Zertus UK & Ireland Snacking & Chocolate Market Unit, collaborating with other esteemed food manufacturers nationwide. Join us on a flavourful journey where innovation, quality, and a passion for snacking come together. 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 or two stage interview process which may include a factory tour.