Machine Minder

A great opportunity to work as a Machine Minder at our client's site, a top UK and European food company, producing own-label and branded fresh chicken, pork and lamb, as well as authentic chilled and frozen ready…

Pay rate £16.30 – £16.95/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 September 2026

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About this job

A great opportunity to work as a Machine Minder at our client's site, a top UK and European food company, producing own-label and branded fresh chicken, pork and lamb, as well as authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products

Staffline are recruiting for Machine Minder in Ashbourne.

The hours of work are 10pm to 6am.

The rate of pay is £16.30 to £16.95 per hour.

Your Time at Work

During your time as a Machine Minder you will:

- Monitor and assess the production process of primary poultry products within required product and customer specifications and to tight deadlines.
- Work as a member of a team of operatives (varying in size) reporting to the Operations Team Lead.
- Be responsible for the set-up and effective operation of process machinery in order to achieve production targets and quality standards

Our Perfect Worker

Our perfect candidate will:

- Good level of English
- Strong mechanical skills
- Interest in maintenance and machinery
- Flexible, reliable and willing to learn
- Positive attitude and good team player
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (FMCG experience desirable)
- Comfortable working in a lairage environment involving live birds
- Ideally have FLT (Fork Lift Truck) experience
- Confident completing paperwork, records and pre-start checks accurately
- Willing to develop knowledge and understanding of animal welfare and site procedures

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn £16.30 to £16.95 per hour
- Temp to perm opportunity
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Good links to public transport
- PPE provided
- Uniform provided
- Full training provided
- Opportunities for overtime

Job Ref: 1PASH

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's largest recruitment solutions partner, enabling over 35,000 people into good work every week. We operate at more than 420 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

As one of the most established recruitment agencies in Nottingham with operations across the UK, we specialise in connecting businesses with temporary and permanent jobs across warehouse & logistics, food and drink, aviation, driving, technical & engineering, manufacturing & automotive and security.
Important Information

- Staffline and its subsidiaries do not charge any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.
- This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent from Staffline.
- Our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change

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