Senior Machine Operator

Circa £32,000pa

Real Progression

Rochester area, Kent

Full-time, Monday to Friday, Days  

Career move

If you're an experienced machine operator tired of dead-end shifts, this could be the opportunity that changes everything.

We're working with a fast-growing manufacturer of health supplements and nutritional powders based in Kent. It's a proper setup: GMP-compliant, BRC-accredited, and packed with modern equipment. They're expanding production and looking for people who want to be part of that journey.

Right now, we're hiring a Senior Machine Operator, someone who knows their way around a line, understands changeovers, and wants to grow into more technical or leadership responsibility over time.

What you'll be doing:

Setting up, running, and maintaining production equipment - from powder fillers to pouch, sachet or capsule machines
Taking ownership of changeovers, troubleshooting, and minor mechanical fixes
Working closely with junior staff, helping to set standards and share knowledge
Following batch records, hygiene standards and GMP protocols to keep lines running smoothly
Getting involved in improvement projects and being trusted to make the job your ownWhy this is different:

This is a progression role - they're hiring now, but investing in your future
You'll be treated as a key part of the operation, not just a number on a shift pattern
The site is clean, well-run, and serious about quality and compliance
It's full-time, permanent, and built around stability - not stop-start contractsWhat we're looking for:

A solid background in machine operation within food, pharma, FMCG or supplement manufacturing

Someone who knows their way around setups, clean-downs, and production faults

Ideally familiar with GMP, HACCP or BRC standards, or confident in following SOPs and quality checks

Bonus points for experience with capsule fillers, stick packs, or powder-based equipment

This is a career opportunity with a future. If you want to be part of something that's growing, structured, and genuinely values people with skill, let's have a conversation. Apply now