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Overview
Line Leader (Machine Operations) (Multiple Roles Available)
Humdinger, Bromborough
Position Type
Full-time, Permanent
Hours
39
Pay range
£14.07 per hour
Breaks
2 x 30 minutes
Shift Pattern
Rotating Weekly, Monday - Friday.
Monday - Thursday
- Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00
- Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00
- Week 3: 22:00 - 06:00
Friday
- Week 1: 06:00 - 13:00
- Week 2: 13:00 - 20:00
- Week 3: 20:00 - 03:00
Closing date
24/07/2026
Responsibilities
- Operate and optimise a range of processing and packing equipment, including VFFS bagging machines, multi-head fillers, vacuum machines, depositors and paste mills and more!
- Support delivery of the production plan by running equipment efficiently, completing quality and critical control checks, maintaining accurate paperwork and learning all aspects of the processing equipment to allow flexibility within the area.
- Operating processing and packing machinery safely and efficiently.
- Setting up equipment and supporting changeovers.
- Troubleshooting machine issues and clearing faults where appropriate.
- Lead the line by monitoring line performance, waste and output against targets.
- Completing production and quality documentation accurately.
- Supporting and coaching operatives working on the line.
- Driving continuous improvements to safety, quality and productivity.
- Act as the quality contact for the line during customer visits and audits
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Qualifications
- Experience operating automated packing or processing machinery
- Strong understanding of GMP, food safety and quality standards.
- Experience completing quality checks and quality paperwork, including CCPs
- Ability to identify and resolve production issues quickly.
- Comfortable working with production systems and documentation.
- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Desire to lead by example and support others on shift.
Rewards & Benefits
- 24 days holiday entitlement
- 4% employer and 5% employee pension plan
- Life assurance plan x4 basic salary
- Various salary sacrifice schemes including pension payments, cycle to work and electric car (subject to meeting minimum criteria)
- Healthcare cash plan via paycare (Dental, Optical, Chiropody, Professional Therapy, Counselling) with a value over £400 each year
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About Us
At Humdinger, we transform coco, nuts, seeds, fruit, and pulses into delectable snacks and chocolates for both our in-house label and renowned branded ranges. With a robust and continually growing portfolio, we've earned compliments for our commitment to quality and continuous product innovation. You might have enjoyed our products before, perhaps without even realising it!
Application & Interview Process
Please apply online via our careers portal: create your account, upload your CV, and answer all requested questions. You will then be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team and, if progressed, enter a one stage interview process at our Bromborough site, including a factory tour and the opportunity to meet the team.
Humdinger is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please let us know if you require any special arrangements or adjustments to be made for your interview by speaking with the Talent Acquisition team at application stage.
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