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Machine Operator - Temporary Role \n Location: Bishop's Stortford (Free On-Site Parking) \n Pay Rate: £13.58 per hour \n Hours: 4:00pm - 12:30am, Sunday to Thursday \n Contract Type: Temporary \n Are you looking for a temporary role with a well-established, forward-thinking business in Bishop's Stortford? We are currently recruiting a Machine Operator to join a supportive team in a fast-paced working environment. \n The Role \n As a Machine Operator, you will support day-to-day production and warehouse operations. Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Operating machinery safely and efficiently (training given)\n, • Assisting with general warehouse duties\n, • Manual handling and lifting (physical fitness required)\n, • Maintaining a clean, tidy, and organised work area\n\n No previous machine operating experience is required. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone reliable, hardworking, and keen to learn. \n What's on Offer \n\n • £13.58 per hour\n, • Temporary assignment\n, • Free on-site parking\n, • Holiday entitlement and pension scheme\n, • Full training provided\n\n This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd. \n RecruitAbility Ltd acts as an employment agency for this role.

\n HRGO Recruitment is seeking 3 x Food Production Operatives to join an inventive, well-established food manufacturer on a permanent option basis. \n Location: Near Bishop's Stortford (Easy access via M11, A120, and A10) own transport is required Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour + weekly holiday accumulation (a increase in pay will be offered after probation completed) Shifts: Monday to Friday, 07:30 am - 05:00 pm Position: 3 x Vacancies available for an immediate start \n Are you looking for a secure, long-term career rather than just another temporary gig? \n This is a genuine Temporary-to-Permanent asap opportunity. You will start immediately after a initial pre-start meet to learn the ropes with full training . \n Why This Is Your Next Career Step \n\n • Clear Permanent Path: This role is designed to transition into a permanent contract.\n, • Earn Extra Later: Access a lucrative company bonus scheme once you become permanent.\n, • No Weekend Work: Enjoy your weekends with a steady Monday-to-Friday schedule.\n, • Overtime opportunities may present up to Christmas period\n, • Fast Money: Get paid every single week to keep your cash flowing. Your Daily Responsibilities\n\n\n, • Preparing and packing high-end spice food products.\n, • Operating production machinery (full training provided).\n, • Keeping your workspace to high quality and hygiene standards.\n, • Safely lifting and stacking finished products onto pallets.\n, • Working closely with a friendly, supportive production team.\n\n\n, • Own Transport: A reliable vehicle is essential due to the site's location.\n, • Reliability: A strong work ethic and great attention to detail.\n, • Team Attitude: A friendly, team-first approach to daily tasks.\n, • Experience: Factory or food experience is a plus, but not required as full training is given.\n

Production Operative \n \n\n • Permanent position\n, • Location: Bishops Stortford, Free on-site car parking\n, • Salary: £27,000 PA to £28,000, plus overtime rate\n, • Hours: Monday to Friday: 7.30 AM to 4.00 PM\n\n \n \n \n Established engineering company based in Bishops Stortford is seeking a Production Operative with assembly experience gained from working within an engineering / manufacturing environment. \n \n This role in the Production Department is a varied role involving assembly tasks, operational processes like media blasting and bonding, and replenishing kits for assembly lines. \n \n \n Duties: \n\n • Assembly of machine accessories such as baskets, hose connectors and trollies\n, • Making sub-assemblies and spare parts including electrical and mechanical products\n, • Preparation and media blasting a variety of tanks under controlled conditions\n, • Clean and prep of tanks, application of transducers prior to oven curing, dismantling jigs to dispatch product to assembly lines, maintenance of machines and general housekeeping of blasting and bonding areas\n, • Manufacture of finished goods and sub-assemblies for production lines\n, • Stock management and kit out assistance when required\n\n \n \n \n Knowledge & Skills: \n \n\n • Knowledge of hand tools and experience in their use for electrical and mechanical assembly / production\n, • Ability to read drawings and follow work instructions\n, • Ability to maintain records, adhere to quality and regulatory processes\n, • Previous grit blasting / powder coating / similar finishing work experience is advantageous\n\n \n \n HRGO Recruitment provides both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. HRGO is committed to equal opportunities for all. \n \n \n

Food Production Operative \n Location: Hatfield Broad Oak, Essex (Own Transport Required) Pay Rate: £12.71 - £13.51 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm (30-minute unpaid lunch break) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Start Date: Immediate Starts Available \n About the Role \n HRGO Recruitment is currently seeking reliable and hardworking Food Production Operatives to join a well-established, family-owned food manufacturer based in Hatfield Broad Oak. Celebrating its 100th anniversary next year, the company offers a friendly working environment, full training, and genuine opportunities for career progression. \n This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking for stable weekday work with the potential to secure a permanent position. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Supporting the operation of food mixing machines\n, • Adding and weighing spices and ingredients as instructed\n, • Feeding raw materials into production lines\n, • Packing and labelling finished food products\n, • Labelling boxes ready for dispatch\n, • Working efficiently on packing and production lines to meet daily targets\n, • Carrying out visual quality checks on products\n, • Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic working environment\n, • Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures at all times\n, • Supporting colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth day-to-day operations\n\n Working Environment \n This role is based within a chilled food production facility. Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, there is a noticeable smell similar to a butcher's environment, along with strong aromas of spices and seasonings used during production. \n Applicants should be comfortable working in this type of environment. \n\n • Chilled food production environment\n, • Warm clothing is recommended\n, • No jewellery or facial piercings permitted on the factory floor\n, • All PPE provided daily\n\n Pay & Progression \n\n • Starting rate of £12.71 per hour\n, • Additional £0.30 per hour upon successful transition to a permanent contract\n, • Additional £0.50 per hour available through machine training and upskilling\n, • Potential earnings of up to £13.51 per hour\n\n Benefits \n\n • Weekly pay\n, • Full training provided\n, • Free sausages every week\n, • Monthly attendance incentive with the chance to win prizes\n, • Food van onsite daily at 11:00am\n, • Full cafeteria facilities including fridge, microwave, seating area and hot drink facilities\n, • Secure onsite lockers\n, • Free onsite parking\n, • Monday to Friday working pattern\n, • No evening or weekend work\n, • Friendly and supportive team environment\n, • Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Reliable and punctual individuals\n, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn\n, • Good attention to detail\n, • Ability to work on your feet throughout the shift\n, • Previous production, food manufacturing, warehouse, or packing experience is beneficial but not essential\n, • Own transport is required due to the location of the site\n\n If you're looking for immediate work with long-term prospects and a company that invests in its employees, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today or contact HRGO Recruitment for further information. \n

\n Technical Operator \n Are you mechanically minded, great at fixing problems and looking for your next opportunity with a well-established food manufacturer? \n We're looking for a Technical Operator who enjoys getting stuck in, solving problems and keeping production running smoothly. If you have experience fixing machinery, fault finding or working in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you. \n Day Shifts: 4 on/4 off 7am - 7pm \n \n What you'll be doing \n As a Technical Operator, you'll be the first point of contact when production lines stop, using your mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills to get things moving again. \n\n • Carry out mechanical fault finding, repairs and adjustments\n, • Support line set-ups and changeovers\n, • Respond quickly to breakdowns and production issues\n, • Support PPM and work alongside the Engineering team\n, • Help identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce downtime\n, • Complete quality, hygiene, HACCP and H&S checks\n, • Communicate effectively with colleagues and lead by example\n, • Help support and coach other operators\n\n What we're looking for \n We're looking for a Technical Operator who is: \n\n • Confident fixing machinery and carrying out fault finding\n, • Practical, hands-on and able to think calmly under pressure\n, • A strong communicator who can work well across different teams\n, • Comfortable taking ownership and showing leadership\n, • Experienced in manufacturing, engineering or production - food/FMCG experience is desirable\n\n Why join? \n This is an opportunity to become part of a well-known and successful food company, offering the chance to build a long-term career within a recognised brand and a busy manufacturing environment. \n You'll be joining a team where your practical skills are valued, with the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and make a real difference to day-to-day production. \n Assessment Day - 26th October \n We'll be holding a full-day assessment on Monday 26th October, giving you the opportunity to meet the team, find out more about the role and experience the working environment for yourself. \n Lunch will be provided on the day. \n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment.\n, • The chance to be part of a committed team dedicated to delivering high-quality products.\n\n \n If you're a Technical Operator who enjoys fixing problems, working with machinery and taking ownership, we want to hear from you! \n \n \n \n

Technical Operator \n Are you mechanically minded, great at fixing problems and looking for your next opportunity with a well-established food manufacturer? \n We're looking for a Technical Operator who enjoys getting stuck in, solving problems and keeping production running smoothly. If you have experience fixing machinery, fault finding or working in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you. \n Night Shifts: 4 on/4 off 7pm - 7am \n \n What you'll be doing \n As a Technical Operator, you'll be the first point of contact when production lines stop, using your mechanical knowledge and problem-solving skills to get things moving again. \n\n • Carry out mechanical fault finding, repairs and adjustments\n, • Support line set-ups and changeovers\n, • Respond quickly to breakdowns and production issues\n, • Support PPM and work alongside the Engineering team\n, • Help identify ways to improve efficiency and reduce downtime\n, • Complete quality, hygiene, HACCP and H&S checks\n, • Communicate effectively with colleagues and lead by example\n, • Help support and coach other operators\n\n What we're looking for \n We're looking for a Technical Operator who is: \n\n • Confident fixing machinery and carrying out fault finding\n, • Practical, hands-on and able to think calmly under pressure\n, • A strong communicator who can work well across different teams\n, • Comfortable taking ownership and showing leadership\n, • Experienced in manufacturing, engineering or production - food/FMCG experience is desirable\n\n Why join? \n This is an opportunity to become part of a well-known and successful food company, offering the chance to build a long-term career within a recognised brand and a busy manufacturing environment. \n You'll be joining a team where your practical skills are valued, with the opportunity to develop your technical knowledge and make a real difference to day-to-day production. \n Assessment Day - 26th October \n We'll be holding a full-day assessment on Monday 26th October, giving you the opportunity to meet the team, find out more about the role and experience the working environment for yourself. \n Lunch will be provided on the day. \n \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and benefits package.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.\n, • A collaborative and supportive working environment.\n, • The chance to be part of a committed team dedicated to delivering high-quality products.\n\n \n If you're a Technical Operator who enjoys fixing problems, working with machinery and taking ownership, we want to hear from you! \n \n

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STERIS is recruiting a Production Manager for our Medisafe team in the UK. You will lead manufacturing operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure quality and safety standards are met across capital equipment production and service engineering requirements. You will coordinate planning, manage resources, and mentor operatives to sustain efficiency, cost control and high output while maintaining regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder communication. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you motivated by impactful work? Do you have a passion for medical devices and equipment? If so, then a career with STERIS in our Medisafe team could be a great fit for you. At STERIS we are a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. Our mission is to help our customers create a healthier and safer world. Working at STERIS, you Do you want to spend your working time making a difference in the world around you? Are you motivated by impactful work? Do you have a passion for medical devices and equipment? If so, then a career with STERIS in our Medisafe team could be a great fit for you. At STERIS we are a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. Our mission is to help our customers create a healthier and safer world. Working at STERIS, you GROW, LEARN and MAKE A DIFFERENCE. We are currently recruiting for a Production Manager vacancy. This is an excellent opportunity to join us at leadership level in a division that drives the business forwards through innovation. The Production Manager will be responsible for the management and execution of Manufacturing Operations to ensure products are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet all quality and safety standards. Through innovative Continuous Improvement and LEAN methodology, drive efficiency gains to increase output capabilities, meet the continued growth in global demand, and identify areas to achieve favourable cost ratio. • Managing all required functions to successfully execute the manufacture of capital equipment, associated accessories and service engineering requirements via SOP’s to achieve the functional and quality standards of all products in the business portfolio., • Drive pace and performance of operatives through effective communication, enforcing performance expectations, successful time management, monitoring and appraising job results, coaching employees to produce the desired standard of products and facilitate their development, initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures, • Co-ordinate monthly, weekly and daily production plans, organising work flow sequencing by efficient scheduling and deployment of resource to achieve operational targets. Establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules and resolving issues where required., • Oversee and inspect work to maintain organizational quality standards and enforce site safety policies and procedures Duties - cont'd • Provide training and guidance for new operatives, and for any new products added to the range., • Work with the CI resources to develop the working areas, practices and methods to improve efficiency and quality by monitoring the steps of the process, setting processing variables, monitoring personnel and resources, implementing cost reductions, and achieve efficiency gains to reduce routing times., • Deal with enquiries from internal and external customers of Medisafe and Steris and maintain open lines of communication between departments, employees and management, • Working with Materials Manager, Procurement Team, and Inventory Management functions to ensure timely supply of materials, achieve efficient day to day manufacturing, and prevent stock out issues., • Management of KPI’s, and system management within MRP system where required, • Improve and implement department and organisational policies and procedures to maximise output while ensuring regulatory compliance., • Be responsible for all items relating to QMS and HSE systems to maintain ongoing daily standards and manage all relevant topics during audits., • Monitor and manage departmental operational finances and control expenses in line with budget plan targets., • Meet / exceed functional KPI metrics, implementing improvement opportunities, providing forecasts and regular updates for reporting purposes., • Work closely with Quality and R&D Departments for any Sustainable engineering, product quality improvement or NPD projects. Provide relevant operational information for accurate budget planning each fiscal year Preferred Experience The right candidate will have current / recent experience managing a production department, executing the manufacture of capital products, with an in depth understanding of all required functions involved in the delivery of a customer order, from conception through to completion. No specific education or qualifications required, but minimum of 5 years management experience in a manufacturing environment essential • Technical Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems., • Leadership and Management: Ability to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and manage multiple staff and varied work functions., • Problem-Solving: Quickly address production issues, supply chain disruptions, or quality concerns., • Communication: Clear reporting and coordination across departments and with senior leadership, • Planning and Scheduling: Develop production schedules, allocate resources, and ensure timely completion of manufacturing tasks to meet customer demand and inventory targets, • Team Leadership: Supervise production teams, including supervisors and operators, conduct team meetings, provide training, and maintain staff performance standards, • Quality and Safety Management: Implement and monitor quality control systems, ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and coordinate safety training, • Process Optimization: Identify workflow inefficiencies, implement process improvements, and adopt lean manufacturing principles to enhance productivity and reduce costs, • Budgeting and Cost Control: Manage production budgets, monitor labour and material costs, and optimize resource allocation to maintain cost efficiency, • Reporting and Communication: Track production metrics, report performance to senior management, and coordinate with other departments such as procurement, engineering, and finance STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com. STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Gü, we believe dessert should be anything but ordinary. We’re passionate about creating indulgent, innovative desserts that make people stop, savour and come back for more. Behind every delicious Gü dessert is a team dedicated to getting things right — from food safety and quality to process and product standards. We’re now looking for a passionate and detail-focused Quality Assurance / Food Safety Technician to join our team and help us maintain the high standards our products are known for. Working closely with our Production and Engineering teams, you’ll have a strong presence on the factory floor, monitoring compliance, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting teams to resolve quality and food safety issues effectively. • Carrying out raw material and packaging intake checks, ensuring everything meets specification., • Performing routine quality, temperature, product and taste panel checks throughout production., • Conducting and supporting microbiological, physical, chemical and allergen testing., • Managing laboratory samples, results and Certificates of Analysis., • Identifying, recording and escalating non-conformances and food safety or quality concerns., • Reviewing held stock and contributing to Problem Stock Meetings., • Championing GMP and continuous improvement across the factory., • Supporting and educating colleagues to strengthen our Food Safety & Quality Culture., • Maintaining accurate logs, records, documentation and quality systems., • Providing general support and cover across the QA team when required. We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, organised and passionate about quality, with the confidence to work closely with production teams and challenge standards when necessary. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment, solving problems and making a genuine difference to food safety, product quality and factory standards, we’d love to hear from you. And if you’re a dessert lover too… even better! • 27 days holiday., • Increased holiday with length of service., • Option to buy more holiday., • Enhanced maternity/paternity (Maternity is 6 months full pay after 2 years of service. 3 months full for 1-2 years)., • Free Gu., • Flexi week opportunity every year., • Cycle to work., • Westfield health cash plan, • Summer Fridays and December Fridays (finish at 1pm)., • Death in benefit service (Metlife Master trust) At Gu, you’ll be part of a team that genuinely cares about quality, innovation, and doing things the right way. This is a great opportunity to take ownership, influence site standards, and help shape the future of a much-loved dessert brand. #J-18808-Ljbffr