Machine Setter Nights
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.00 to £15.54 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 November 2025 |
| Location: | Carlisle, CA1 3NQ |
| Company: | 2 Sisters Food Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1405139672 |
Summary
About the role
To ensure the efficient setup, operation, and maintenance of food production machinery in accordance with company standards, safety regulations, and production schedules. The Machine Setter plays a key role in minimising downtime and ensuring consistent product quality.
Main Responsibilities:
- Machine Setup & Calibration:
- Set up and adjust food processing and packaging machinery according to product specifications and production plans.
- Calibrate equipment to ensure optimal performance and compliance with food safety standards.
- Operational Support:
- Monitor machine performance during production runs.
- Troubleshoot and resolve minor mechanical issues to prevent production delays.
- Collaborate with maintenance teams for more complex repairs.
- Quality & Compliance:
- Conduct routine checks to ensure products meet quality and hygiene standards.
- Maintain accurate records of machine settings, adjustments, and production output.
- Adhere to HACCP, GMP, and other food safety protocols.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to improve machine efficiency and reduce waste.
- Participate in training and development programs to stay updated on equipment and safety procedures.
Ideal Candidate:
What we’re looking for
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, assertiveness, the ability to work well within a team and follow processes, a positive, inclusive attitude and great attention to detail.
Package Description:
Machine Setter - Nights
Hourly rate of £12.30 ph rising to £13.84 once fully trained.
Plus Shift Allowance £1.70 ph
Shift Pattern
4 On 4 Off - 12hrs
Immediate start; opportunities for progression; 20 days holiday per year, staff shop, onsite free parking, 2 Sisters high-street discount platform.