Copy of Process Operator - Edinburgh (Nightshift)
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 January 2026 |
| Location: | Edinburgh, EH11 4HN |
| Company: | Reed Talent Solutions |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FBC00434-354213 |
Summary
Job title: Process Operators
Location: Edinburgh, EH11 4HN
Working Hours: Nights - Mon-Fri 10pm-6am
Payrate: Nights - £15.47 per hour
Contract type: Full time, perm (paid weekly in arrears)
Site benefits:
- Mental health first aider & Occupational health Onsite
- Diversity & inclusion workshops
- New starter bag – Bag, Water bottle, hampers at Christmas & Easter
- Free Parking
- Vending machines
- Discounted biscuits
FBC UK 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.
FBC UK are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox's, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few, as well as a proud manufacturing partner to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.
The key ingredient to FBC UK’s success is people, and the passion they have for their brands. You could be the jammy to our dodger, party ring to our Fox’s or the choc-chip to our Maryland?! We need people with innovative ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the commitment to drive FBC UK to success.
FBC UK are currently the second biscuit manufacturer in the UK market with a strong ambition of becoming UK Market Leader.
About the role:
This position is responsible for the production and baking of biscuits. Duties may include moulding, baking, chocolate processing, and depositing marshmallow, toffee, and jam.
Key responsibilities:
- Review the production schedule/oven profile and the relevant recipe sheets.
- Ensure the correct recipe is selected and followed using the touchscreen system and by preparing all required ingredients.
- Set up and operate the rotary moulder and baking oven, making any necessary adjustments to maintain required standards and specifications, and report any faults.
- Set up and operate the chocolate enrober and chocolate cooler, adjusting settings as needed to meet standards/specifications and reporting any faults.
- Carry out regular product checks to identify any deviations from required standards or specifications.
- Ensure colour standards and control sheets are reviewed, recorded, and accurate.
- Maintain a clean and tidy working area at all times and ensure plant equipment is kept clean.
- Production experience within a bakery environment is preferred but not essential (full training provided).
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills, including both written and verbal communication.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and use initiative.
- Ability to lift up to 15kg.
- Willingness to work in a food manufacturing environment where hygiene and safety standards are essential.
- Full training will be provided.