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Location:Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff.Day Shift (Full-time, Permanent) 36 Hours.Beatus Cartons is one of the UKs leading folding-carton manufacturers, established in 1940 and based in Porth, Rhondda.We design and produce high-quality packaging for well-known brands across food, healthcare, beauty, reta

?? Multiskilled Maintenance Technician ?? Caerphilly ?? £40,000 starting salary, rising to £45,000 with progression Yolk Recruitment is proud to represent an exciting opportunity to join a thriving FMCG manufacturer in Caerphilly. With over 15 years of sustained growth and a reputation for supplying some of the UK's most recognisable food outlets, this business offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for skilled technicians. What You'll Do : You'll be supporting high-speed, state-of-the-art machinery across two key production areas. From large-scale printing lines to automated packaging systems, your role will focus on preventative maintenance and performance optimisation. You'll be expected to investigate and resolve recurring quality issues, using a methodical approach to identify root causes and implement long-term fixes. This is a proactive role, not centred around reactive breakdown response. You'll work a rotating 3-shift pattern (mornings, afternoons and nights), Monday to Friday. What You'll Bring: A time-served engineering background with at least 3 years' experience in a fast-paced manufacturing setting Experience with high-speed machinery in FMCG, packaging or food production Strong fault-finding skills with a focus on identifying and resolving quality-related issues A collaborative mindset and ability to lead by example when needed Confidence to operate independently and make decisions on the job A genuine interest in continuous improvement and learning Why You Should Apply: This is a rare opportunity to join a business that invests heavily in its people. You'll receive a structured onboarding programme including time on the shop floor, shadowing senior engineers and hands-on training during shutdowns. Progression is clearly mapped, with salary increases at 9-12 months and again at 2 years once you've demonstrated initiative and completed a project. Ready to Apply? Contact Andy Jones to find out more. Please apply with a CV and a cover letter outlining why you're perfect for the role. Know someone great for the job? We offer a referral scheme-just get in touch! Note: We do our best to respond to every application, but due to volume, we can't always guarantee it. If you haven't heard back within 7 days, unfortunately, you haven't been successful this time. Keep an eye on our site for new opportunities! TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Production Team Leader Location: Caerphilly Salary: £34,500 Our client based in the Caerphilly area are currently seeking a Production Team Leader to join their busy manufacturing site on a full time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of machinery involved in the production. Job Overview Operate, monitor, and maintain machinery in a leading food manufacturing environment specialising in chilled, high-volume production to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operations. Set up and adjust machinery (mixers, cooling towers, packaging lines) using PLC and manual controls to meet product specifications. Conduct routine checks to optimise machine performance, yields, and product consistency. Monitor product quality, including texture, temperature, appearance, and consistency, and record production and batch data accurately. Collect samples for laboratory testing and report any faults or inconsistencies to the Production Manager. Perform routine cleaning, support troubleshooting activities, and liaise with the maintenance and production teams when required. Follow strict hygiene and safety standards (HACCP, BRC, GMP) and ensure appropriate PPE is worn at all times. Work collaboratively with production colleagues, attend shift briefings, provide operational feedback, and assist in training new staff when needed. Job Requirements Essential Understanding of industrial machinery and production processes. Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow precise instructions. Awareness of food safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment. Desirable Previous experience in food manufacturing or dairy processing. Knowledge of HACCP and other food safety management systems. Working Conditions 7-day fortnight shift pattern with weekend working included. Ambient production environment with prolonged standing and manual handling. Salary & Benefits Annual Salary: £34,500 Hourly Rate: £13.50 (before premiums) Shift Pattern (12-hour shifts - 6am - 6pm): Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday Weekend Premiums (Saturday 1.5x & Sunday 2.0x) Training provided in machinery operation, hygiene, and safety. Opportunity to develop skills within a supportive food manufacturing team. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. TPBN1_UKTJ