Capsule Machine Operator - Supplements Manufacturing
Arena Health Ltd - Ashford, Kent
We are an established, fast growing company on the move and are looking for a team of enthusiastic, hard-working and reliable capsule machine operators to join our at our Ashford premises.
You will be operating our encapsulating machines. This is done Monday to Friday 07:30 to 16:00.
Duties:
- Setting up the machines as instructed including dismantling
- Identifying components of production as needed (capsules and powders)
- Operating control and quality checks throughout production
- Polishing the finished product and metal detecting
- Machine deep cleaning and maintenance
- Filling all relevant production paperwork with accuracy
- Maintain high levels of hygiene
A video example of the type of machine you will be working on can be found here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pY9u87LX1uM
You must be enthusiastic and demonstrate a positive approach to our thriving and challenging specific industry.
We are SALSA Foods (www.salsafood.co.uk) and Organic Soil Association (www.soilassociation.org) certified.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Must be physically fit and able to cope with the rigours of fast paced environment including standing, walking, reaching, lifting medium weight loads and bending duties.
- You need to have worked in a factory environment
- You need to have previous experience of working in a food environment
- You need to have moderate engineering capabilities
Although we do require previous experience in a factory environment, a full training scheme will be implemented in your first week including the opportunity to gain internationally recognised certifications!
Additional requirements:
- Read, interpret, and carry out written and oral instructions.
- Perform basic maths using a calculator
- Basic computer knowledge
- Accurate and diligent way of working
- Work well under pressure
- Maintain good working relationships with peers
- Organise and prioritise workload
Benefits:
- Full training schedule including HACCP
- Potential for additional training including First Aid, Forklift and Quality depending on interests
- Loyalty bonus schemes
- Incremental holiday schemes
- Birthday day off
- Free, fully stocked, employee refreshments
- Access to discounted health products and nutraceuticals
- Role specific bonuses
- Overtime available with increased hourly rate (weekends, evenings and holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Workplace pension
Job Type: Full time – Monday to Friday
7.30am to 4pm with a 30 minute lunch break
28 days holidays per year
Starting salary: £12.50/hour (depending on experience)
This job role is not suitable for remote work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Transport links
Experience:
- Machine operating: 1 year (required)
- Food handling: 1 year (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/09/2025
