Machine Minder - Nightshift

Working Hours - Nightshift Monday - Thursday 10pm - 7am. 36 hours per week

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can help keep production running smoothly and safely? At our Batley site, we’re looking for a Machine Minder to safely operate processing equipment in an efficient manner, quality check goods and comply with Food Safety, Health & Safety, quality and hygiene requirements. If you are reliable, detail driven, and ready to work in a fast-paced environment, this could be the ideal role for you.

Who are we?

We are FBC UK, Fox's Burton's Companies! ……And we bake the UK's most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).

FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton's Biscuits and Fox's Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.

Your Role in Creating Quality Bakes

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• Complete prestart checks in line with Health & Safety standards, Food hygiene and quality standards
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• Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the equipment
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• Complete specification and quality checks as and when required
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• Start up and shut down the line in accordance with procedures
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• Conduct a thorough handover and takeover during each shift.
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• Fault diagnosis and problem solving with machines.
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• Conduct line cleaning to required specifications.
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Your Key Ingredients

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• Previous experience operating machinery and a basic understanding of mechanical processes
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• Strong communication and numeracy skills – able to understand instructions, follow safety procedures, and complete simple calculations to support smooth operations.
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• High attention to detail – skilled at monitoring processes, spotting inconsistencies, and accurately recording checks and documentation.
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• Hygiene and safety focused with a practical approach to machinery – committed to maintaining a clean, safe workplace, with basic machine operation awareness (full training provided).
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What Makes This Opportunity a Real Treat

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• Grow your career with real support – from hands-on technical training and cross skilling to leadership development and opportunities to step into advanced roles, we’ll invest in helping you progress.
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• Join a business with genuine heart – we’re proud of our strong community values, inclusive culture, and the way our teams support each other every day.
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• Enjoy great perks – access exclusive discounts through our Bake My Day employee portal, tasty discounts on our biscuits, and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Helpline and on-site Mental Health First Aiders.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion

FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Click apply today and we will be in touch soon.