Location: Airdrie
Salary: £12.67 per hour
Shift: Backshift (Monday to Friday / 14:00 - 14:30 or 16:00 - 00:30)

Join a Leading UK Food Manufacturer
Albert Bartlett is one of the UK’s best‑known fresh produce brands, supplying high‑quality potatoes and potato products to major supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice customers. We operate across multiple UK sites including Airdrie, Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, and remain a proud family‑run business with a commitment to quality and sustainability.

We’re recruiting a Machine Operator / Machine Setter to support our backshift production team . This hands‑on role is ideal for someone mechanically minded, detail‑oriented, and confident working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing
Machine Setup & Operation

Set up, changeover, and calibrate production machinery for different product requirements

Operate machinery safely and efficiently to maintain production flow

Monitoring & Troubleshooting

Monitor machine performance throughout the shift

Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues quickly to minimise downtime

Routine Maintenance

Complete routine checks and basic maintenance tasks

Escalate more complex mechanical problems to the engineering team

Quality Control

Check product quality regularly to ensure standards are met

Adjust machine settings when necessary to maintain consistency

Reporting & Recordkeeping

Accurately document machine settings, faults, and performance data

Maintain clear, audit‑ready records

Team Collaboration

Work closely with fellow Operators, Setters and Shift Leaders





Support continuous improvement and efficient production flow

Health & Safety

Follow all site safety guidelines, hygiene standards, and SOPs

Maintain a clean and safe work area

What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit if you have:

Experience as a Machine Operator , Machine Setter , Production Operative , or similar manufacturing role

Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn

Ability to solve problems quickly and work independently

Strong attention to detail

Willingness to work backshift

Experience in food manufacturing is helpful but full training is provided .

What We Offer

£12.67 per hour (rising to £13.73) + 50p/h backshift allowance

Stable backshift schedule

Enhanced training and career development

Supportive, family‑focused environment

Free on‑site parking

Access to company benefits and staff facilities

Ready to Apply?
If you’re a motivated, mechanically minded individual looking for a reliable role with long‑term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.

Previous experience as a machine setter or in a similar production role preferred.

Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of machinery operations.

Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Attention to detail to uphold quality standards and safety regulations.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.

Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing production needs.

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Pension Plans

Life Assurance

Leave Package

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling

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