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Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder sought to join the night shift of an award-winning, multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. Night shift: 5:30pm to 6:00am Monday to Friday. 4-on 4-off rotating shift. The Role: In this dual role, as Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder you will be responsible for both the technical strip-down of production machinery and the deep cleaning of our meat processing equipment and facility. Your day-to-day duties will include: Safely remove and refit machine guards, covers, and conveyor belts to allow access for deep cleaning. Correctly reassemble all components post-clean to ensure they are production ready. Clean and sanitize the meat processing factory, including production lines, walls, floors, and ancillary areas. Safely operate high-pressure jet washes and foam cleaning equipment. Dilute and apply industrial cleaning chemicals in strict accordance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) guidelines. Conduct basic mechanical checks during reassembly to ensure belts are correctly tensioned and aligned. Report any wear, tear, or mechanical faults to the engineering team. Maintain strict adherence to food safety, hygiene, and Quality Assurance (QA) standards. Ensure zero risk of cross-contamination. Follow all Lockout-Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures before touching or dismantling any machinery. Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times. Your Experience as Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder: Proven experience or comfort using basic hand tools to remove and refit mechanical components (covers, guards, and conveyor belts). Previous experience working as a Hygiene Operative or Industrial Cleaner, ideally within a food manufacturing, meat processing, or FMCG environment. Understanding of chemical handling (COSHH) and safe operation of high-pressure jet washers. Ability to handle physical work, including lifting components, working in cold factory environments, and standing for long periods. A strong eye for cleanliness and a commitment to food safety standards. Good English communication skills to understand safety instructions and report mechanical issues. Previous experience working within a food processing facility (ideally poultry or meat processing). Proven TIG on stainless steel to a high cosmetic and hygienic finish; back-purging. Flexible approach: Willingness to overtime and to cover colleagues as and when required. Food Safety Level 2 is desirable COSHH qualification is desirable Takes pride in the finish of their work and does not cut corners on hygiene. Self-motivated, able to plan own work and work alone or as part of a team. Clear communicator with production, hygiene, QA and contractors. The ideal candidate will have basic technical knowledge to safely dismantle machinery for cleaning and reassemble it ready for the next production run, while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. Benefits: 13.81 per hour 28 days holiday Night shift: 4-on, 4-off rotating shifts 5:30pm to 6:00am Rewards scheme Employee discount Onsite parking Safe working environment Employee progression opportunities Referral programme Company pension Discounted or free food Hygiene Operative / Machine Minder Bilston, West Midlands 13.81 per hour + benefits

Junior HR Advisor sought to join an award-winning, £multimillion turnover food plant based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. This is a full-time, permanent position. Hours of work: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 8am-4.30pm Wednesday, Thursday: 12pm-8pm Your Role as a Junior HR Advisor: As a Junior HR Advisor, you will be responsible for coordinating training programmes and providing first-line HR support. Your duties will include: Coordinating training programmes across the business Maintaining training and compliance records Creating and updating SOPs and Work Instructions Supporting onboarding and induction activities, and promoting a culture of continuous learning Working closely with the factory teams Providing first-line HR support to managers and employees Assisting with employee lifecycle activities, HR administration, recruitment, engagement and wellbeing initiatives Playing an active part in recruitment processes, including coordinating interviews, supporting candidate assessment, participating in recruitment panels and helping to deliver a positive candidate experience This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to develop their career within a broad and varied role, with a particular focus on learning and development. Your Skills & Experience: Previous experience in HR Administration, HR Advisory, Learning & Development, Training Coordination or a similar People role Experience in an HR-related role within a manufacturing environment is highly desirable Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive information Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable Experience supporting recruitment and training activities would be advantageous Benefits: £28,000 salary 40 hours per week: Mon, Tue, Fri 8am-4.30pm, Weds, Thurs 12pm-8pm 33 days holiday including bank holidays Rewards scheme Employee discount Onsite parking Safe working environment Employee progression opportunities Referral programme Company pension Discounted or free food Junior HR Advisor Bilston, West Midlands £28,000 + benefits

Machine Minders sought to join an award-winning, multimillion turnover food manufacturing company based in Bilston. They are a privately owned company who supply numerous sectors including foodservice, retail, wholesale and catering, both in the UK and abroad. These are permanent, full-time positions with morning shifts and evening shifts available. There are Machine Minder roles available on each shift from Level 1 to Level 3, with the hourly rate reflecting the level of the role (see below). Mornings: 5.15am/5.20am-2.45pm/2.50pm Monday to Friday Evenings: 2pm-10.30pm Tuesday to Friday, 9am-5pm Saturday The Role: As a Machine Minder, you will take ownership of machinery performance, remain constantly engaged with production, eliminate avoidable downtime, proactively drive preventative maintenance activities and ensure production lines achieve maximum efficiency throughout the shift. Your duties will include: Ensure that the production line is operating smoothly and correctly, and any issues are reported Perform start-up and close down check procedures Complete routine maintenance of specific line equipment Analyse, interpret and report live data for performance evaluation Deliver the department daily plan Maintain, monitor and achieve operational targets Monitor and improve product quality Complete line quality checks (CLS) Perform production process checks in the department Continuously identify and implement workplace improvements Maintain and promote measures that support waste minimisation and sustainability in operations Support internal and external audits Support GMP in the department Ensure that photographic standards are adhered to and that customer specifications are followed Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required for the effective operation of production Work as part of a team and effectively communicate with all colleagues, Supervisors and Management staff Keep training records up to date This is not a maintenance engineer role, but candidates must have a solid understanding of machinery, tooling, machine performance and production processes. You will take ownership of machinery performance, maximise line efficiencies, minimise downtime and proactively support preventative maintenance activities. Your skills & experience as Machine Minder: Experience in food manufacturing as a Machine Minder, Production Technician or Line Technician or similar Strong understanding of production machinery, tooling and line performance. Experience troubleshooting machinery issues in a live production environment. Knowledge of preventative maintenance (PPM) and machine inspections. Experience monitoring yields, waste, pack rates and machine efficiencies. Extremely hands-on, spending the majority of time on the factory floor. Understanding of how machines work, able to quickly identify and resolve performance losses. Proactive, able to spot potential issues before they result in downtime. Strong focus on machine efficiency, yield improvement and waste reduction. Comfortable working at pace, constantly moving between lines and responding to changing production priorities. Individuals who take ownership and accountability for machinery performance within their designated areas. Eager to learn, develop technical knowledge and progress career. Passionate about improving machine reliability, efficiency and operational performance. Ability to train and coach Machine Minders and production operators. Benefits: 13.01 (Level 1) - 13.99 (Level 3) per hour base rate 13.72 (Level 1 - 14.74 (Level 3) per hour evening rate (6pm onwards) 15.10 (Level 1) - 16.24 (Level 3) per hour Saturday rate 16.26 (Level 1) - 17.49 (Level 3) per hour overtime rate AM shift - Monday to Friday 5.15am/5.20am to 2.45pm/2.50pm PM Shift - Tuesday to Friday 2pm to 10.30pm, Saturday 9am to 5pm 28 days holiday Full training provided Safe working environment Employee progression available Company pension Discounted or free food Machine Minders - AM and PM shifts Bilston, West Midlands 13.01 - 16.24 (Saturday) per hour + overtime + benefits