About Us
ABP UK is a major division of the ABP Food Group with factories in Ireland, UK and Europe. We are a food business that specialises in the supply and development of award-winning British and Irish beef and lamb products for retail, foodservice and wholesale.
As one of the UK`s largest food producers, ABP relies on the skills and experience of its people, that`s why we offer lifelong careers with secure and full-time hours as well as competitive rates of pay, backed by great training and the opportunity to grow and progress within the business.
With the growth and expansion of our ABP Penston site in Glasgow, we have the opportunities below available to build our teams inline with increase in volume.
Role Definition
The Machine Setter will ensure that targets are met and regularly challenged and improved on. Delivering high standards of quality, ensuring product produced is to customer specification in line with critical control points, GMP and H&S requirements. Paying special regard to
Quality, cost control, yield and utilisation
health, safety & ethics
traceability,
product integrity,
labelling and
company, personal & food hygiene rules and legislation
To play a key part of the production team and effectively manage the day to day set up of machinery and production equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Set up Packing Lines, Formers, Fillers, Mincers, Slicers, and Plc's
Carry out Start up checks
Set up machinery to product specifications
Changeover of equipment
Carry out tool changes
Fault Finding
Liaise with managers/supervisor/engineering to ensure optimum efficiencies are achieved
Drive a positive Health and Safety culture by always ensuring personal safety.
Person Specification
Proactive and 'get it right first time' attitude
Computer literate with working knowledge of PLC controlled equipment.
Strong team collaborator
Good understanding of spoken and written English language. (This is an essential health & safety, traceability, team management and quality control requirement which will be tested as part of the recruitment process)
Attention to detail
Flexible, adaptable, keen to learn and support others' learning
What's in it for You?
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Employee Assistance Programme for both colleague and family
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Cycle to Work Scheme
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Internal Training and Development Programmes
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Employee discounts offered by customers
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Employee Recognition Programme
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Refer a Friend Scheme
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Benefits Portal inclusive of technology discounts, vehicle leasing etc
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Free Parking with EV Charging available with a salary sacrifice
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Onsite subsidised canteen and vending machines
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Life Assurance
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Free fruit
