Shift -  6pm - 2.30am , 5 days per week 

Pay Rate -  £13.60p/h

Setter

Why Greencore? 

We’re a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make every day taste better.  We’re sure you’ve tried our products because we supply food for the all the major supermarkets in the UK!  

Here at Park Royal, we have a team of around 1,150 colleagues. We produce sandwiches, wraps and platters for some of the biggest retailers in the UK including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons, Co-op, Spar, Wilko, Sutherlands, Iceland and Poundland.  

What you'll be doing   

As a Setter: 

• To ensure that all equipment on the line is operated correctly and efficiently, whilst carrying out, appropriate frontline maintenance to maintain and improve the equipment performance and maximise product output whilst maintaining product quality
• Setting up and maintaining the machines at the beginning of the product and throughout.
• Ensure the machines run to optimum efficiency by investigating downtime and ensuring corrective action is implemented through SIC (Short Interval Control) reviews and PPM Systems.
• Proactively identify any issues with the machines to ensure they are resolved in a timely manner, working with cross functional teams (Operations, Hygiene, Engineers and BI to implement any repairs/ improvements required.
• Endeavour to keep waste levels to an absolute minimum and continuously work to reduce these levels.
• Overseeing line activity, by ensuring all aspects of the line are running at the correct pace.
• Carryout paperwork for the machinery to ensure Health and Safety measures are adhered to.
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery and work areas to be at a high standard at all times.
• You must have full understanding of the sites Food Safety, HACCP, QA and Hygiene Standards whilst also carrying out safety checks or risk assessments when required.
• Understand the customer standards and specifications for each product to ensure the line minimises any complaints or rejections by maintaining the quality of product and packaging at all times.
• Maintain a constant understanding of changes and adaptations made to the equipment or machinery on the line. Ensure any changes are cascaded to individuals in the team where appropriate.
• Liaise with asset care operatives and engineers about machine efficiency.
• Work with engineering to ensure all the setting equipment is well maintained and operational.
• Responsible for carrying out the cleaning and hygiene routines to the expected standards.

What we’re looking for  

Full training will be provided if successful in this role but are looking for the following knowledge and experience:  

• Ideally experience within a food manufacturing environment or similar environment  

•  Prior experience working with machinery

•  Strong knowledge of a heavy duty and high-speed machinery.

•  Strong ability to use measurement tools.

•  Good understanding of production procedures and best practices.

•  Excellent knowledge of safety methods and hazard regulations.

•  Good physical stamina and keen attention to detail.

•  Problem solving

•  Ability to read manuals, blueprints, and handbooks.

We’re not all the same at Greencore and our differences help us to make everyday taste better for all our stakeholders. We truly put our people at the core and are proud of our diversity.   

If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success.  

What you’ll get in return  

• Competitive salary and job-related benefits  
• Holidays  
• Pension up to 8% matched  
• Life insurance up to 4x salary  
• Company share save scheme  
• Greencore Qualifications  
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform  
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform  
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies  

Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career. 

Please note due to high numbers of applications this role maybe closed before the posted closing date.