Process Operator (Weekend Days) - Batley
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 02 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Batley, WF17 5JE |
| Cwmni: | Reed Talent Solutions |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | FBC00525-359094 |
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FBC UK bake some of the UK’s most recognisable and best‑loved biscuits — and while they may be slightly biased, they invite you to decide for yourself. Formed through the union of two of the UK’s leading biscuit manufacturers, Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits, the company now operates as one integrated, innovative business. They are home to iconic brands such as Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger, and Rocky, and proudly manufacture products for some of the UK’s biggest retailers and household names. Today, FBC UK stand as the second-largest biscuit manufacturer in the country with clear ambitions to become the number one market leader.
People are truly the heart of FBC UK, and their passion for the brands they create is what sets the business apart. They are looking for individuals with creativity, drive and a hands-on approach — someone who could be the jammy to their dodger, the party ring to their Fox’s, or the choc‑chip to their Maryland. If you bring fresh ideas, an entrepreneurial spirit and the motivation to help push the company forward, you could be the perfect addition to their team.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and consistent operation of processing equipment while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, health and safety, quality and hygiene at all times. This will include following correct factory dress code, handwashing procedures and documentation requirements. You will check production programmes, oven profiles and recipe sheets, ensuring the correct settings are entered into the computerised bulk feed system. Refilling hoppers, preparing and adding pre‑mix batches and checking that guards and hoppers are correctly fitted will all form part of your daily routine.
Your role will also involve monitoring and maintaining key pieces of equipment across the production line. This includes setting up, operating and controlling the rotary moulder, baking oven, cream mixing equipment, creaming machines, chocolate enrober and chocolate cooler. You will make adjustments as needed to maintain standards and specifications, while reporting and rectifying any faults promptly. Ensuring a steady supply of chocolate to support production demand, monitoring product quality for any deviations, checking colour standards and keeping accurate control sheets will all be essential. Throughout your shift, you will maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic working area and ensure that all plant equipment remains in good condition.
To be successful, you should have previous technical machine operation experience, ideally within a food or beverage manufacturing environment. Experience working with automated or semi‑automated machinery — including ovens, Meinkie baking equipment or cappers — would be highly beneficial. You will need strong attention to detail, the ability to follow recipes and batch sheets accurately and a consistent commitment to food hygiene and health and safety standards. A natural problem‑solver with good mechanical awareness will do well in this role, particularly when diagnosing irregularities or carrying out minor adjustments. Given the fast‑paced nature of the environment, you should be comfortable working quickly and efficiently without compromising quality. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues, supervisors and maintenance teams are also essential, especially during changeovers and production runs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, ambitious organisation and contribute directly to the creation of some of the UK’s favourite biscuits. If you’re ready to be part of a passionate team in a business that continues to grow and evolve, this could be the perfect role for you.
About us
Reed are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of Fox’s Burton’s Companies (FBC UK)! 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.
The role
To provide an efficient and safe operation of processing equipment, whilst checking quality attribute and specification along with complying with Company Food Safety, Health & Safety, Quality and Hygiene requirements i.e., factory dress code and hand washing procedure.
Key accountabilities
• Check programme/oven profile and relevant recipe sheets • Ensure relevant programme is entered into the computerised bulk feed system • To refill hoppers as required and prepare and add pre-mix batches • Before downloading recipe, check all guards are fitted correctly and ingredient hoppers are assembled and ready for use • Check webs and tracking, rectifying and reporting any faults • Check all guards are fitted correctly • Set up, operate and control the rotary moulder and baking oven, make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults • Set up, operate and control the cream mixing equipment and creaming machine, including all associated handling and use of ingredients and make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults • Set up, operate and control the chocolate enrober and chocolate cooler, make adjustments as required in order to maintain standards/specifications and report any faults • Set up and maintain chocolate supply to meet demand within the factory • Regularly monitor product for any sign of deviation from standards/specification • To ensure colour standards and control sheets are checked/recorded and are correct • To keep working area clean and tidy at all times and keep plant equipment clean
Skills & experience
• Good understanding of written & spoken English plus numeracy skills • Work as part of a team - to join in and help those around you. • Good planning and organising skills. • Must be able to drive line efficiencies and control waste • Fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team and help others. • Ability to follow instructions from Line/Process Leader and Section Managers. • Willingness to learn and be flexible in a variety of tasks, displays a positive attitude.