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Machine Operative

We are seeking expressions of interest!
If this position aligns with your experience and skills set, we welcome your application / CV

Job Description

Area: Warehouse / Production
Reporting to: Production Supervisor / Production Manager
Location: Baltic Buildings, Gilberdyke, East Yorkshire, HU15 2TD
Working Hours: There are various shift patterns (depending on business requirements).

We are seeking experienced Machine Operatives who are motivated, reliable and excited to join
the Johnston & Jeff team. We are looking for candidates who take pride in their work and have a
proactive approach, ensuring production targets are achieved whilst maintaining the highest
standards of quality, accuracy and safety.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering
stable employment and opportunities for development, with a range of shift patterns available
to suit different lifestyles and commitments.

Job Summary

As a Machine Operative, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of
production machinery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will work as part of
a production team to ensure products are manufactured to specification, production targets
are achieved and quality standards are maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will have previous machine operating experience and be comfortable
working with automated production equipment. A Counterbalance Forklift Truck licence is
desirable but not essential.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Follow Company policies and procedures at all times.
Operate, monitor and adjust production machinery to ensure efficient output.
Carry out machine set-ups and changeovers where required.
Monitor production processes and identify any issues affecting quality or productivity.
Measure, grade and feed raw materials into production machinery.
Ensure production targets are achieved in accordance with customer requirements.
Report machinery faults, breakdowns or maintenance requirements promptly.
Assist Site Engineers with planned preventative maintenance activities when required.
Accurately complete production records and associated documentation.
Ensure correct identification and application of packaging and labels.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping within production and warehouse areas.
Liaise effectively with colleagues, supervisors and other departments.
Comply with all health and safety standards, policies and procedures
Report any discrepancies, quality concerns or safety issues to the Supervisor or Manager.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous machine operating experience within a manufacturing or production environment (essential).
Experience working in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Health and Safety knowledge and awareness.

Additional Requirements

This is a family business and consequently, you may be required to provide support in other
operational areas during periods of holiday cover, sickness absence or increased business
demand. Flexibility is therefore essential, and full training will be provided where necessary.

Right to Work - You must have the Right to Work in the UK

– Passport (in date).
– Birth Certificate (accompanied with proof of National Insurance Number).
– Share code (if applicable). If so, this will need to be accompanied by copies of the documents required below:

A biometric residence permit / card number.
A passport or national identify card number.

Job Application Machine Operator

Garden birds need feeding all year round

The number of people feeding birds in their gardens drops in Spring and Summer, the very months when birds need the most support. It’s the period when they are building nests, raising young, and undergoing moulting cycles—activities that require significant energy and reliable food sources.

Poor quality birdfood often contains filler grains, which birds discard and can lead to bacterial and fungal growth. So always use high-quality bird feed such as one from the Johnston & Jeff range.Our suet dumplings are larger and contain almost twice the fat content of inferior brands. These suet and insect offerings of ours provide a healthier nutrition.

You may have read that Greenfinches are in decline, but these attractive garden birds are granivorous and seeds and sunflower hearts are a very important part of their diet. Continuing to feed hearts during spring and summer would be an important way to help.

Refresh water daily and clean feeders weekly. Avoid flat surfaces for feeding as these are less hygienic. Use multiple feeders to reduce overcrowding.

Better quality feed is the responsible way to support UK birdlife and attract a variety of birds to your garden.

For more information, see our blogs or refer to the UK Pet Food information sheet.