Technical Machine / Engineering Operative - Early Shift
Location: Ilminster
Salary: £25,000-£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00am-2:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent (from day one)

A trusted recruitment partner is working on behalf of a global leader in nutritional manufacturing to recruit a Technical Machine / Engineering Operative for their early shift team in Ilminster.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically minded individual with mechanical experience - gained professionally or through personal interests - to join a well-established and forward-thinking company offering genuine career development and long-term stability.

Key Benefits Include:

• Permanent employment from day one
• Comprehensive training and buddy-up onboarding support
• 33 days holiday, with Christmas off
• Christmas hampers for all staff
• Clear career progression in a world-leading nutrition business
• Competitive salary and a wide range of social benefits including:
• Subsidised health and fitness packages
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• A positive, team-oriented working culture

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate modern, high-spec manufacturing equipment
• Maintain high standards of product quality and compliance
• Read and follow detailed technical drawings and work instructions
• Utilise the company's in-house ERP system to manage production tasks
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and operational machine issues
• Ensure adherence to internal procedures and regulatory standards related to quality and food/feed safety
• Work efficiently to keep production lines running at full capacity

Candidate Requirements:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience working with machinery or in a mechanical/technical role
• A proactive, hands-on attitude and good problem-solving skills
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to navigate ERP systems
• The ability to work independently while also being a reliable team player
• Access to their own vehicle, as the site is not easily accessible by public transport

If you're a reliable, skilled operative with a passion for machinery and a desire to grow within a thriving international business, we encourage you to apply today.