Shift: Backshift - Monday to Friday / (13:45-22:15 OR 14:45-23:15)
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
- £13.17 per hour (rising to £14.23) + 50p/h backshift allowance
- Stable backshift schedule
- Enhanced training and career development
- Supportive, family‑focused environment
- Free on‑site parking
- Access to company perks and staff facilities
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- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Leave Package
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
📌 Machine Setter (Backshift) (Airdrie)
🏢 Albert Bartlett
📍 Airdrie
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