Machine Minder
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £13.97 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 December 2025 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH |
| Company: | The Compleat Food Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1455 |
Summary
Job Advert
Looking for a role where you can be hands-on, work in a fast-paced environment, and play a key part in getting orders to customers
on time? We’re seeking reliable and motivated Machine Minder to join our growing team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, thrives in a team, and takes pride in getting the job done
right.
Join our team as a Machine Minder in Milton Keynes!
Location: Wimblington Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH
Shift Pattern: 3on 3off 6 am - 6 pm
Pay: £13.97 p/h
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
.
Job Description:
Are you passionate about the food industry and looking for a role where you can be hands-on in production? Join our team as a
Skilled Production Operative and play a key part in creating top-quality food products in a fast-paced and rewarding environment!
As a Machine Minder, you will work in various production areas, from low-risk and high-risk zones to enclosed packing areas.
You’ll be responsible for preparing raw materials, mixing, processing, and packing products, ensuring that everything meets the
highest safety and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on being a crucial part of the
production line while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Report faults so they can be put right quickly, to keep downtime to a minimum.
* Setting up the production lines
* Monitoring the production lines, keeping downtime to a minimum
* Tool changeovers in a timely manner
* Helping to achieve the production plan, avoiding non-conformances
* Regular checks of equipment keeping them in good condition
* Liaise with engineers and supervisors with regard to lines performance and issues
* Weigh and prepare ingredients for mixing.
* Operate and monitor mixers and machines to ensure continuous product flow.
* Tray and manage cooked products for cooling.
* Monitor product cooling, weigh, bag, and pass it to storage.
* Segregate damaged products, ensuring only the best quality reaches the customer.
* Report any machine or production issues promptly to the management.
Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential.
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
* Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, and Hygiene at Level 2.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety in food production.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What We’re Looking For:
* Energetic and enthusiastic team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
* A flexible approach to work, willing to take on additional duties when needed.
Benefits to Include:
* 1.5 pay rate for all overtime
* Progression opportunities
* Free Parking
* Online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.
* Charity initiatives and team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on-demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity,
and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we
provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the
application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.
Looking for a role where you can be hands-on, work in a fast-paced environment, and play a key part in getting orders to customers
on time? We’re seeking reliable and motivated Machine Minder to join our growing team.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys physical work, thrives in a team, and takes pride in getting the job done
right.
Join our team as a Machine Minder in Milton Keynes!
Location: Wimblington Drive, Milton Keynes, MK6 4AH
Shift Pattern: 3on 3off 6 am - 6 pm
Pay: £13.97 p/h
About The Compleat Food Group
At The Compleat Food Group, we’re proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to
create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat.
We’re home to some of the UK’s most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall’s Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real
Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio,
we’re a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products,
continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK’s major retailers, as well as across foodservice.
With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape
the future of food for the better.
.
Job Description:
Are you passionate about the food industry and looking for a role where you can be hands-on in production? Join our team as a
Skilled Production Operative and play a key part in creating top-quality food products in a fast-paced and rewarding environment!
As a Machine Minder, you will work in various production areas, from low-risk and high-risk zones to enclosed packing areas.
You’ll be responsible for preparing raw materials, mixing, processing, and packing products, ensuring that everything meets the
highest safety and quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on being a crucial part of the
production line while maintaining cleanliness and hygiene to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Report faults so they can be put right quickly, to keep downtime to a minimum.
* Setting up the production lines
* Monitoring the production lines, keeping downtime to a minimum
* Tool changeovers in a timely manner
* Helping to achieve the production plan, avoiding non-conformances
* Regular checks of equipment keeping them in good condition
* Liaise with engineers and supervisors with regard to lines performance and issues
* Weigh and prepare ingredients for mixing.
* Operate and monitor mixers and machines to ensure continuous product flow.
* Tray and manage cooked products for cooling.
* Monitor product cooling, weigh, bag, and pass it to storage.
* Segregate damaged products, ensuring only the best quality reaches the customer.
* Report any machine or production issues promptly to the management.
Skills and Experience:
* Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment is essential.
* Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
* Knowledge of HACCP, Food Safety, and Hygiene at Level 2.
* Good understanding of Health & Safety in food production.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
What We’re Looking For:
* Energetic and enthusiastic team player with a positive, can-do attitude.
* Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
* A flexible approach to work, willing to take on additional duties when needed.
Benefits to Include:
* 1.5 pay rate for all overtime
* Progression opportunities
* Free Parking
* Online and high-street retailer discount scheme and benefits portal.
* Charity initiatives and team events
* 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
* Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on-demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
* Online Wellbeing benefits
* Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools
The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome
diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace. We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity,
and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we
provide all the support you need to succeed. Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the
application process.
Recruitment Agencies:
We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or
unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition
team.