Overview
Machine Operator | Nights only, Days only or Rotational | Competitive Salary | Chichester or Selsey
We’re looking for a proactive and driven Machine Operator to join our fast-paced team at Natures Way Foods. In this hands‑on role, you’ll be at the heart of our production process—ensuring our machinery runs smoothly, customer orders are met to high standards, and safety always comes first. Ready to get started? Apply now and take the next step in your career!
Shift pattern
Fixed Days or Nights (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)
At some sites, we operate fixed day or fixed night shifts. You will work 14 days across a 28-day period, following this typical pattern:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
Rotational Days and Nights (7am–7pm / 7pm–7am)
At other sites, shifts rotate between days and nights. You will again work 14 days across a 28-day period, following the same pattern:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday & Thursday
Monday–Thursday Night Shifts (Merston site only)
We also offer a Monday to Thursday night shift pattern at our Merston site.
What you get from us
- Salary: £27,260- £31,154 (based on hours worked)
- Shift allowance in the sum of £2,420 for working nights or £1,100 for working days and nights
- £3,000 invested in your training from day one
- Free English lessons (if required)
- Employer matched pension up to 5%
- Health cash plan
- Flexible benefits including corporate gym discounts, enhanced maternity & paternity policy and many more
- Access to online GP & life assurance
Responsibilities
- Operating specialised production machinery, ensuring each machine is running effectively and safely at all times.
- Supervising Production Operatives and agency staff working on site.
- Ensuring Health & Safety guidelines/procedures are being adhered to at all times, reporting near misses & any accidents or incidents when they occur.
- Ensuring our customer orders are met to our high standards of quality.
- Reporting any Out of Spec Products/Machinery issues/Non‑Conformances to Line Manager promptly.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a factory or production environment
- Positive attitude
- Motivated and driven
- Willing to learn
