Machine Operative Humdinger Ltd, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 Starting rate Grade 2 £14.43 per hour (£30,014 annually), with the potential of overtime at 150% and progressing to Grade 3 at £15.39 per hour. Shift pattern: 12-hour rotating shifts (days 6am-6pm & nights 6pm-6am) with NO Friday night, Saturday day, Saturday night or Sunday day shift working. Week 1: 3 day shifts, followed by 2 days off Week 2: 3 night shifts, followed by 5 days off Week 3: 2 day shifts 2 night shifts, followed by 5 days off, then repeat Operate packing machinery – you will be trained to operate 3 key assets in either processing or packing. Maintain high standards of product quality, food safety, and good manufacturing practices through regular checks and cleaning schedules. Monitor machinery performance, report issues, and oversee the running of the line. Complete documentation including Critical Control Point checks and ensure compliance with customer specifications and safe working practices. Proven experience operating manufacturing equipment and working to site-based performance targets. Strong communication skills with the ability to support and guide others in best practice manufacturing. Flexible team player who can work under pressure and adapt to different areas of the business. Reliable and safety-conscious, with a commitment to quality and good manufacturing practice We will train you to Level 2 Food Safety and Allergen Awareness, food manufacturing experience would be desirable. Earning potential of up to £15.39 per hour with further training as a higher skilled operative. Paid breaks and overtime rates at minimum of time and a half of basic rate. Holidays in excess of statutory minimum, all bank holidays off, Substantial time off in between shifts i.e. five days off twice within every three weeks, giving you a better work-life balance on our unique shift pattern. Pension – 4% employer plus Life Assurance at 4 times salary. Paycare Health Care Cash Plan – annual allowance for your dental, optical, chiropractic, counselling and much more! Salary sacrifice schemes including cycle to work and electric car schemes. (subject to criteria). Humdinger’s Sherburn-in-Elmet site is a fast-growing confectionery facility producing over 5,000 tonnes of chocolate and snacking products annually. With advanced technologies including belt coating, button manufacture, drop rolling, and hard panning, the site supports a diverse customer base across retail, third-party, and B2B channels. The site offers a dynamic environment where technical leadership plays a pivotal role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation. Please apply on the Humdinger career portal (please link below) and answer all applicable questions. If you have been selected, you will be invited to attend an interview, which will include a site tour. Please note: jewellery, false nails, piercings, nail varnish are NOT permitted during the factory tour. We have openings across processing and packing, if selected for interview, you may be interviewed for both. Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview and/or tour by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.