About JDM Food Group
Founded in 1999 and rooted in Lincolnshire, JDM Food Group began by sourcing premium garlic and ginger—since then, we’ve evolved into Smart Flavourists®, expertly transforming high-quality ingredients into innovative sauces, pastes, marinades, and more. With state-of-the-art facilities and an integrated supply chain spanning ingredient sourcing to packaging, we deliver exceptional flavour solutions across the UK and Europe. Driven by food safety, sustainability, and innovation, we’re proud to create products that set the standard for quality and taste.
Machine Operative (Night Shift) - High Care Department
As a JDM team member in our High Care Department, you’ll play an important role in ensuring that we produce products that meet customer requirements, on time and with minimal waste. You’ll be fully trained, working to our Standard Operating Procedures, and ensuring food safety, quality, and security are maintained at all times.
As a Machine Operative, you’ll be responsible for setting up, starting, and monitoring machines throughout the production process to make sure everything runs smoothly and targets are met. The High Care department manages hot and cold products, from production through to packaging.
This is a site-based role at our Bicker facility, reporting to the Production Supervisor and working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern from 18:00-06:00, £15.53ph.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set up and start machinery at the beginning of each shift.
- Monitor machine performance during production runs.
- Check machine settings, films, prints, dates, weights, and codes.
- Review the production plan and input batch ingredients as required.
- Maintain high standards of food safety and quality at all times.
About You:
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (written and verbal).
- Ideally, an understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
- Strong organisational skills to complete required tasks and paperwork.
- A basic mechanical understanding would be beneficial but not essential.
- Proactive, reliable, and a strong team player.
What We Offer:
- as well as the 4 on 4 off shift pattern, you will receive 20 days annual leave.
- Company Treat Days (both sweet and savoury!).
- Free tea, coffee, and hot drinks all year round.
- Company-paid healthcare, optical, and dental scheme.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- A day off for your Birthday, to celebrate your way
- Discount scheme offering savings at supermarkets, electrical retailers, and more.
- Team events and awards for long service.
- Training and development opportunities to keep your skills and qualifications up to date.
- Free on-site parking.
Why Join Us?
At JDM Food Group, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking business where people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a modern working environment, opportunities for growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact in a business that is constantly evolving.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £15.53 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kirton PE20 3DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (You do not have to declare any offence deemed as spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)
- Can you commit to working a 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern on night shifts?
Work Location: In person
