Machine Operative - Food Manufacturing
| Posting date: | 24 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.73 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | WS13 8NF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Agrial Fresh Produce ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 292925JPCL |
Summary
We have an opportunity for Machine Operators to join us in our new Beetroot Production factory on our Retort Cookers at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF.
As a Machine Operative - Food Manufacturing, you will be a technical specialist on plant and process within the cooking process of the production stage, using retorts. In this ambient environment, you will set up and run machinery, plant and equipment ensuring all food safety and hygiene procedures are maintained. The successful Machine Operator will perform rudimental asset care and remedial work on equipment as well as to train operatives and ensure quality at all stages, whilst participating in systemic and process improvement within a CI framework.
Working hours: 4 days on, 4 days off. 7am to 7pm
Pay: £13.73 per hour
Main Responsibilities
Identify and rectify mechanical faults to machinery, and equipment where able and invoke escalation process
Participate process improvements through CI framework
Assist to install new plant and equipment when required.
Implement and ensure adherence to SOPS
Complete rudimentary PPM’s as instructed.
Management of inspections of equipment integrity on a daily basis.
Skills and Experience Required
Previous experience with industrial cookers/retorts, ideally in an FMCG or Food Environment
A Mechanical mindset
Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification is desirable
Previous related experience with production machines, ideally in an FMCG or Food Environment
Open to change and constantly drives for improvement
A team player that supports the sharing of information and values the opinions of others
Tenacious approach and a good communicator
What You Will Get In Return
An hourly salary of £13.73, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
Annual leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.
Next Steps
It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!
Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Advisor for a totally confidential and informal discussion.
Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.
As a Machine Operative - Food Manufacturing, you will be a technical specialist on plant and process within the cooking process of the production stage, using retorts. In this ambient environment, you will set up and run machinery, plant and equipment ensuring all food safety and hygiene procedures are maintained. The successful Machine Operator will perform rudimental asset care and remedial work on equipment as well as to train operatives and ensure quality at all stages, whilst participating in systemic and process improvement within a CI framework.
Working hours: 4 days on, 4 days off. 7am to 7pm
Pay: £13.73 per hour
Main Responsibilities
Identify and rectify mechanical faults to machinery, and equipment where able and invoke escalation process
Participate process improvements through CI framework
Assist to install new plant and equipment when required.
Implement and ensure adherence to SOPS
Complete rudimentary PPM’s as instructed.
Management of inspections of equipment integrity on a daily basis.
Skills and Experience Required
Previous experience with industrial cookers/retorts, ideally in an FMCG or Food Environment
A Mechanical mindset
Level 2 Food Hygiene Qualification is desirable
Previous related experience with production machines, ideally in an FMCG or Food Environment
Open to change and constantly drives for improvement
A team player that supports the sharing of information and values the opinions of others
Tenacious approach and a good communicator
What You Will Get In Return
An hourly salary of £13.73, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business, including:
Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
Annual leave entitlement: 23 days annual leave per annum inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes: From L2 to L7 Funded Apprenticeships, Leadership Development Programme, First-Aid and MHFA Training, and many more!
Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.
Next Steps
It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!
Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Advisor for a totally confidential and informal discussion.
Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
VISA Sponsorship: This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.
Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. In addition, as part of Responsible Recruitment, Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd believes in the Employer Pay Principle. No worker should pay for a job – the costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer.