🥔 MAKE KETTLE YOUR FUTURE
Machine Operator – KETTLE
3 on, 3 off | Days & Nights | 7am–7pm / 7pm–7am
£28,571.40 Days | £31,383.00 Nights
Build your skills. Solve problems. Make something people love.
KETTLE chips don’t make themselves.
Behind every bag is a team of people who care about getting things right — and we’re looking for Machine Operators to join our production team.
This is a hands-on, technical role where you’ll operate and monitor equipment, troubleshoot problems, make adjustments and help keep our lines running safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
But this is more than just keeping a machine running.
BUILD A CAREER, NOT JUST A SHIFT
If you’re motivated to learn, improve and take on more responsibility, we’ll support you to develop your skills and progress.
Machine Operator → Technical Expert → Team Leader → Management
You don’t need to have your whole career mapped out today. Bring the ambition to learn — we’ll help you build the future.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Operate, monitor and optimise production and packing equipment.
- Troubleshoot issues and identify root causes.
- Monitor quality, waste, efficiency and performance.
- Complete safety, quality, GMP and housekeeping checks.
- Support Continuous Improvement and audits.
- Work closely with colleagues, sharing knowledge and helping the team succeed.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE WHO...
- Have experience in manufacturing, production or a hands-on environment.
- Enjoy understanding how things work and solving problems.
- Can stay calm and make decisions when things get busy.
- Communicate well and work positively with others.
- Are proactive, curious and keen to learn.
- Want to build a long-term career with us.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- 🏖️ 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- 📚 Training & development opportunities
- 📈 Career progression
- 💷 Company pension scheme
- 🚗 Free on-site parking
- 🍽️ Hot food restaurant
- 👥 Refer-a-friend scheme
READY TO MAKE YOUR MOVE?
From the machine you’ve kept running to the finished bag on the supermarket shelf, you’ll know you played a part in making something people love.
Bring your skills. Grow your career. Make KETTLE your future.