Machine Operative - Immediate Start

Walkers Chocolate • Permanent • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • 4d ago

Machine Operative – Immediate Start

Location: Birmingham (Onsite)
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Preferred

Immediate Start – Join Our Production Team!

At Walkers Chocolates, quality is at the heart of everything we do. As a long-established British chocolate manufacturer, we're passionate about producing exceptional products while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, quality and efficiency.

We're currently looking for an experienced Machine Operative – Moulding Line to join our Production team at our Birmingham headquarters.

This is an immediate-start opportunity, and we're particularly keen to hear from candidates who are available to start as soon as possible.

If you're an experienced machine operator who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, takes pride in producing high-quality products and is ready to make an immediate contribution, we'd love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You'll Make

As a Machine Operative, you'll be responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining our moulding line machinery, ensuring production runs safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You'll play an important role in keeping production running smoothly from day one. From monitoring production performance and carrying out quality checks to maintaining accurate production records and identifying improvements, your contribution will directly support the output and quality of our products.

What You'll Do

• Set up, operate and monitor moulding line machinery to produce chocolate products safely, efficiently and to specification.
• Carry out routine quality checks, process monitoring and production documentation, ensuring accurate records are maintained throughout each shift.
• Monitor production performance, reporting downtime, manufacturing issues and quality concerns promptly to the Line Supervisor or Shift Manager.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, GMP, housekeeping and Health & Safety compliance at all times.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Shift teams to maximise efficiency, minimise downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Help maintain a consistent and efficient production operation, contributing to the team's performance from the outset.

About You

We're looking for a reliable, proactive individual who enjoys working in a busy manufacturing environment and is committed to producing quality products.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience operating machinery within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Previous food manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic maths skills and the ability to complete production documentation accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow product specifications.
• The ability to work independently using your own initiative while contributing positively to the wider team.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety, quality and food safety standards.
• Availability to start immediately or at short notice.

Desirable

• Previous experience operating machinery within a food manufacturing environment.
• HACCP and/or Food Safety qualifications.

What You'll Receive for the Value You Bring

• Competitive salary.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to work for a well-established and respected chocolate manufacturer.
• Supportive team environment.
• Career development opportunities within Production.
• The chance to play an important role in producing high-quality chocolate products enjoyed by customers across the UK.
• The opportunity to join the team quickly and make an immediate impact within our Production operation.

Why Join Walkers Chocolates

At Walkers Chocolates, we're proud of our heritage and equally excited about our future. We invest in our people, encourage continuous improvement and work together to deliver the highest standards of quality, food safety and customer satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Machine Operative who is available to start immediately or at short notice and is ready to become part of our team.

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role where your skills will make a real difference every day — and you're ready to get started — we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today

Immediate start available. If you're available to start now or at short notice, apply today and become part of the team behind some of Britain's favourite chocolate products.

No agencies please.