Our Thetford operation is a breaded/coated product centre of excellence. As a value added, non-kill site we have no live animals or butchery onsite. It uses best in class equipment, which enables the site to deliver significant environmental benefits. The low-energy building is the flagship development within the 2 Sisters group.
2 Sisters Food Group is one of the UK’s biggest food manufacturers providing great tasting products to the nation, from chicken to cookies and pizza to pies!
With 18 sites in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. We employ over 13,500 staff, all of whom have the opportunity to progress as we focus on promoting from within and you can be part of that too.
Knowing that our business is only as good as the people we employ, we ensure that we invest in people like you to enhance skills and professional development.
We currently have exciting opportunities for Machine Minder's to join our team in Thetford
We have the following 4ON 4OFF shifts available:
Packing AM 0600 - 1800 OR PM 1800 - 0600
£14.88 + 10% Night Shift Allowance between 10pm - 6am (£16.37)
The factory is a modern environment with very good working conditions.
Many of our staff have progressed their careers through the business with opportunities across various departments.
As a Machine Minder your main responsibilities will be to:
- Carry out machine set up and prestart checks; ensure machine is safe to operate
- Carry out label and film roll changes
- Carry out label print and verification checks, final product quality inspection
- Ensure machine is operating at maximum efficiency and follow Standard Running Conditions set out by the department
- Ensure workplace maintains high standards of GMP and hygiene & Health and Safety
- Support FLM to ensure smooth and safe delivery of production plan and carrying required quality
Other tasks may include setting up and monitoring equipment, filling machines, paperwork, decanting ingredients, using the SAP system.
QualificationsOur ideal Machine Minder will have:
- Passion for delivering our customer orders whilst making sure our high Health and Safety, Food Safety and Product Quality standards are met.
- A good standard of spoken and written English and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Experience of problem solving and attention to detail
- You will be comfortable working in a chilled food processing environment.
- You will need to enjoy working at pace and have a keenness to take action and achieve results in a fast moving business.
- Previous experience working in a factory or warehouse environment would be useful, but not essential, as full training will be provided.
- Company Bus Service from Norwich, Attleborough, Wymondham and Thetford Centre
- Exclusive 2 Sisters employee discount - offering savings of up to 60% with brands including Asda, Morrisons, Marks and Spencer and Tesco.
- 50% off your total bill in all of our group restaurant brands
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Hot food available on site plus free hot drinks
- Employee of the Month awards
- Fantastic development opportunities available for promotion and career development
- In-house training
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Skills Required
- Passion for meeting customer orders while ensuring Health and Safety, Food Safety and Product Quality standards
- Good standard of spoken and written English with clear communication ability
- Problem solving experience and attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a chilled food processing environment
- Ability to work at pace and take action to achieve results in a fast-moving business
- Previous experience in a factory or warehouse environment
What We Do
2 Sisters Food Group is a UK-based food manufacturer that began by cutting and packing frozen retail portions and has grown into one of Europe’s leading food companies. It produces quality, value-focused foods across protein, added-value and chilled products, and meals. With more than 15,000 colleagues, the company plays a major role in supplying food to Britain and supporting the nation’s food supply.
