Machine Operators (Temp-Perm) Ditcheat, Somerset Full-time, Monday-Friday with regular Saturday Overtime Temp-Perm after 12 weeks * £9.09 per hour starting rate - up to 40 hours per week * £9.84 per hour once semi-skilled (approx. 6 months) * £10.08 per hour once fully-skilled (approx. 12 months) Do you have at least one year's experience within a food production environment? Do you enjoy operating machinery whilst monitoring quality? My client is a growing cheese manufacturer looking for hard-working and motivated production staff to join their team on a full-time temp-perm basis. This would suit both those looking for a stable long-term production role, as well as those looking to progress for a long-term career within food manufacturing. About the job: In this Machine Operator role, you'll play a pivotal part in the day-to-day operation of food production machinery and quality control. Duties include: 1 Inputting operational data into the computer via software systems ensuring accurate recording and monitoring. 1 Operate and monitor: * whey pasteurisers * cream pasteurisers * ultra-filtration and reverse osmosis plants * butter maker as per the company's standard operating procedures. 1 Taking and analysing liquid samples from silo and plant 2 Unloading and loading Lorries and performing intake/dispatch tests Hours of work: Full-time hours of work are operated as a rotation of early and late shifts between the hours of 4.30am when on earlies - midnight when on lates. Saturday overtime is also available during busy periods. What skills and experience should you have? With at least one year's experience working within a food production role, you'll be: * Physically fit and strong * Initiative and a positive can-do attitude * Pride in your work with a good eye for detail * Willingness to learn and a team-player * Flexibility with hours * Polite and friendly manner * Have your own transport due to location Machine Operating experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. Benefits: * Induction training * Further training for additional skills * Incremental pay increases in line with training * PPE and workwear supplied * Weekly pay * Online payslips This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a long-term role or to progress within a food production company. If you have a counterbalance forklift licence or experience operating a Gini platform or cherry picker be sure you mention this in your application as this may open up other exciting opportunities. How to apply: To apply for this position through HR GO Somerset Ltd please click on the 'Apply' button. For an informal discussion please contact Leanne or Matt at HR GO Somerset. Please note, though every effort is made to contact every applicant, due to the number of positions and applications received this is not always possible. If you are not contacted within 14 days, please note on this occasion you have been unsuccessful, however please check our website regularly for more positions (hrgo.co.uk)