The Sweet People Ltd is a family run business in Leighton Buzzard and are currently looking for a Machine Operator to assist within their small chocolate production team making chocolate bars, truffles and hollow figures.
Working Hours:
8:30am - 4:30 (30 Minute Paid Lunch)
Our work environment includes:
* Growth opportunities
* Casual work attire
* On-the-job training
* Relaxed atmosphere
The Company
The Sweet People Ltd is a market leader in the production of branded confectionery for promotional campaigns, events, and product launches.
We design, print & cut, finish, assemble, pack, and distribute everything in-house in Leighton Buzzard. We make multiple different chocolate products including bars, truffles, and hollow figures. We are a growing business and are looking to recruit the below position
Machine Operator
As a key member of The Sweet People, you will be one of the Machine operators working as part of a close-knit team at our chocolate factory creating our very own range of products.
You will be setting up the machine, packing the freshly made products, tearing the machine apart and cleaning it ready for the next product.
The person we are looking for is someone who likes to get involved and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty
Duties will include:
* Ensure a clean and safe work environment
* Complete daily start up checks
* Set up machines for the particular product being made
* Monitoring the machines to ensure optimum running
* Ensure that the line runs according to assigned production quantity and speed
* Inspection of products and fault finding
* Check and adjust product weight to meet specifications
* Maintain machines as a team with the Technical Manager & Production Supervisor.
* To understand and to be able to effectively run multiple chocolate machinery.
The Person
* Willingness to learn
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Skilled at using hand tools
* Good time management skills
* Judgement and using your own initiative
* To be able to work standing for long periods
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Pay: £23,809.00-£24,809.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person