Our client, an independently owned, expanding company, are looking to recruit a skilled Kitchen Assistant to set up, maintain and operate machinery in the factory.

The ideal candidate will need to be reliable and able to work with attention to detail following food safety practises and health and safety standards.

Food manufacturing experience is key for this role, as this is a high care product needing attention to detail. Being a team player is also essential as operation will be carried out in quite a small environment with other work colleagues. You must have machine operation experience, be physically fit, a team player, have good communication skills, good attention to detail and be able to work in a fast paced environment.

Key responsibilities and tasks will include completing machine start up checks before operating, assisting in basic machine maintenance duties and taking an active role in product change over and start up. All faults to be reported without delay to production managers, to ensure engineers are called out to address issues.

You will also ensure that the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping are maintained in all areas - operating a clean as you go mentality. To carry out efficient and effective clean downs daily. Other duties will include Labelling and moving finished products into storage

You must have a positive 'can do' attitude, an ability to follow clear instructions and a hard working work ethic. You must also be happy to work shifts and ideally have your own transport, due to start time and location.

The hours of work are 6.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday and Sundays.