Machine Minder

Ipl Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading production company in Telford is seeking a Machine Minder to join their onsite Production Team. The role involves monitoring the work area, performing daily safety checks, and collaborating with the Packaging Team to maintain efficiency in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates should have experience in fast-paced production settings, possess a strong mechanical aptitude, and demonstrate effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an attractive opportunity for motivated individuals.

Benefits

15% Asda In-store Discount

Paid Annual Leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health and wellbeing support service

Grocery Aid

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discounted health assessments

Asda Pet Insurance discount

Mortgage Advice Bureau

Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money

Ride-to-work scheme

Care Concierge

Qualifications

• Experience in a production and fast-moving environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and methodical working style.
• Understanding of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Ensure daily machine safety checks are completed.
• Collaborate with the Packaging Team to ensure readiness.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Job description

About The Role

Join Our Dynamic Onsite Production Team at IPL Telford! We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Machine Minder to become a vital part of our onsite Production Team at our Nuts & Dried Fruit packing facility in Telford. If you are passionate about Production and eager to contribute to a dynamic team, this role is perfect for you!

Position Details

Schedule: Monday - Friday, rotating morning and afternoon shift patterns between the hours of 5:30am - 11pm.
Location: IPL Telford – Site Based Role.
Contract Type: Permanent.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring the work area to ensure the workplace is safe and all machinery is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Ensuring all daily machine safety checks are completed in line with the trained SOP’s and PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) schedule.
• Sharing responsibility for the implementation and maintenance to the requirements of Standard Operating Procedure’s.
• Monitoring and recording packs per minute (PPM) on machines whilst overseeing that products are not overweight/underweight.
• Ensuring product changeovers are performed with minimal downtime but in a safe and accurate manner.
• Collaborating effectively with the Packaging Team/ Packaging Coordinator to ensure that all labels, packaging and film is on the line and ready to use in good time before job is ready.
• Liaising with and reporting any issues to the Line Leaders and engineers in a clear and concise manner.
• Adhering to ‘World Class’ standards at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a production and a fast moving environment.
• Practical skills with strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work quickly and methodically.
• Understanding of health and safety policies in the workplace.
• Drive to deliver results and problem solve.
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail, whilst undertaking repetitive tasks.
• Good communication skills with the ability to follow instructions.
• Good level of understanding of the English language.
• Excellent team working skills with the ability to work on own initiative.

What's in it for you?

At IPL, Forza, and Kober, we’re dynamic businesses, dedicated to fostering the development of our colleagues and creating an exceptional work environment. We believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration to drive our success. To continue our growth, we’re seeking individuals who embody our values, culture, and commitment.

In return, we offer opportunities for professional development, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 🛒 15% Asda In-store Discount
• 🌴 Paid Annual Leave Allowance – varies depending on shift pattern
• 💼 Enhanced pension scheme
• 🛡️ Life Assurance – all our colleagues benefit from life assurance of 4 x their annual base salary
• 🩺 Help@hand – Free, direct access to health and wellbeing support service, including unlimited video consultations with a UK-based GP 24/7, physiotherapy, and mental health support
• 🤝 Grocery Aid – We’ve partnered with Grocery Aid to provide our colleagues and their families with a wide range of emotional, practical, and financial support services
• 🚗 Electric Vehicle Scheme*
• 📱 Asda Mobile Discount – 30% off a wide range of Asda Mobile bundles and add-ons for our colleagues and one of their family members
• 🩺 Discounted health assessments – We have exclusively negotiated rates on Self-Pay BUPA Health Assessments for you and members of your household
• 🐾 Asda Pet Insurance discount – Up to 10% Discount
• 🏠 Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) – MAB can provide fee‑free, no‑obligation mortgage and protection advice
• 💱 Exclusive Exchange Rates via Asda Money – our colleagues can get a better exchange rate for their travel money when buying currency through Asda Travel Money (TravelEx)
• 🚴 Ride-to-work scheme – We work with Evans to provide our colleagues with great savings across their range of bikes, clothing, and equipment
• 🧑⚕️ Care Concierge – The Care Experts. Talk to us – we're listening – Legal & General’s Care Concierge resource

Plus, lots more! Depending on job band, other fantastic benefits are also available including private healthcare, car allowances, and long‑term incentive schemes.

Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV, and once you’re ready, hit the apply button. Don’t delay, apply today! 🚀

About Us

Our purpose here at IPL, Forza & Kober is simple, we are one team who creates exceptional value for our customers and our mission is to support Asda on their journey to becoming #2 in the marketplace.

Through our people we live and breathe our values and we play to our strengths, but we also support each other’s development. We are a community of passionate individuals who possess a wide variety of skills and expertise, who work collectively to form a high performing team and a company to be proud of.

We are committed to a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers, locations and the communities we serve. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, gender or sexual identity and socio‑economic background. We are committed to making IPL, Forza and Kober a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our colleagues. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values, culture and celebrate diversity in all its forms.

Our culture is our people and our people are our culture!