ALBERT BARTLETT
Machine Operator - Days - Monday to Friday
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Machine Operator - Days - Monday to Friday
Location: Airdrie
Hours: Monday–Friday (dayshift)
A Passion for Quality, Built on Family Values
Albert Bartlett has been a proud supporter of the UK’s food industry since 1948. As a family-run business with sites across Airdrie, Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, we blend traditional farming integrity with modern production efficiencies. Join our supportive team as we continue to deliver high-quality potatoes and specialist potato products to customers nationwide.
Machine Operator / Machine Setter
Fast-paced | Hands-on | Team-driven
We’re inviting a mechanically minded professional to join our Monday–Friday dayshift production team. If you enjoy problem-solving, precision, and keeping operations running smoothly, this could be your chance to contribute to a trusted British food brand with strong long-term opportunities.
You’ll thrive in this role if you value collaboration, reliability, and maintaining high standards—because at Albert Bartlett, everything we make starts with our people.
Your Core Responsibilities
- Machine Setup & Calibration
- Prepare and calibrate production machinery according to product specifications
- Execute safe, efficient changeovers to minimise downtime
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Routine Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Conduct regular equipment checks to uphold performance -quick response times to correct minor mechanical issues on the line
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Quality Monitoring
- Monitor production output to ensure consistency
- Make real-time adjustments as needed
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Accurate Record-Keeping
- Document machine settings, adjustments, and production data
- Contribute data to maintain robust quality assurance standards
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Team Collaboration
- Work cohesively with colleagues, setters, and team leads
- Foster a productive, safety-focused environment
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Training & Safety Compliance
- Assist in onboarding new operators with safety and best practice training
- Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene protocols
Requirements
We’re looking for candidates who bring:
✔ Experience in machine setting, operation, or industrial manufacturing ✔ A strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on approach ✔ Exceptional attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and adaptability ✔ Team player mentality with clear communication skills ✔ A reliable attitude and energy for a dynamic, collaborative workplace
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(Note: Food production experience preferred but full training provided by our expert supervisors.)
What You’ll Gain
- £13.17 per hour, rising to £14.23 after training
- Monday–Friday days = balanced schedule and predictable hours
- A supportive family culture and sense of belonging
- Continuing development and long-term career growth opportunities
- Free on-site parking + modern staff facilities
- Honorable pension plans + life assurance
Why Join Us?
At Albert Bartlett, we take pride in quality harvesting—both in the field and in our team. If you share our drive for excellence, our commitment to nurturing people, and our enthusiasm for working with one of the UK’s oldest food brands, we want to meet you.
Ready to grow with us? Let’s get started—your next career step in food manufacturing begins here.
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For further details, email or apply directly through the link provided. Be part of Albert Bartlett’s legacy—help us keep the UK well-fleeked!
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