Location: AirdrieSalary: £13.17 per hourShift: Backshift - Monday to Friday / (13:45-22:15 OR 14:45-23:15)Join a Leading UK Food ManufacturerAlbert Bartlett is one of the UK’s best‑known fresh produce brands, supplying high‑quality potatoes and potato products to major supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice customers. We operate across multiple UK sites including Airdrie, Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, and remain a proud family‑run business with a commitment to quality and sustainability.We’re recruiting a Machine Operator / Machine Setter to support our backshift production team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone mechanically minded, detail‑oriented, and confident working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. What You’ll Be DoingMachine Setup & OperationSet up, changeover, and calibrate production machinery for different product requirementsOperate machinery safely and efficiently to maintain production flow Monitoring & TroubleshootingMonitor machine performance throughout the shiftIdentify and resolve minor mechanical issues quickly to minimise downtime Routine MaintenanceComplete routine checks and basic maintenance tasksEscalate more complex mechanical problems to the engineering teamQuality ControlCheck product quality regularly to ensure standards are metAdjust machine settings when necessary to maintain consistencyReporting & RecordkeepingAccurately document machine settings, faults, and performance dataMaintain clear, audit‑ready recordsTeam CollaborationWork closely with fellow Operators, Setters and Shift LeadersSupport continuous improvement and efficient production flowHealth & SafetyFollow all site safety guidelines, hygiene standards, and SOPsMaintain a clean and safe work area What We’re Looking ForYou’ll be a great fit if you have:Experience as a Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Production Operative, or similar manufacturing roleHands‑on mechanical aptitude and willingness to learnAbility to solve problems quickly and work independentlyStrong attention to detailWillingness to work backshiftExperience in food manufacturing is helpful but full training is provided.What We Offer£13.17 per hour (rising to £14.23) + 50p/h backshift allowanceStable backshift scheduleEnhanced training and career developmentSupportive, family‑focused environmentFree on‑site parkingAccess to company benefits and staff facilities Ready to Apply?If you’re a motivated, mechanically minded individual looking for a stable role with long‑term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.RequirementsPrevious experience as a machine setter or in a similar production role preferred.Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of machinery operations.Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on equipment.Attention to detail to uphold quality standards and safety regulations.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing production needs.#MakeADifferenceBenefits Pension Plans Life Assurance Leave Package Training & Development Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
Location: Airdrie
Salary: £13.17 per hour
Shift: Backshift - Monday to Friday / (13:45-22:15 OR 14:45-23:15)
Join a Leading UK Food Manufacturer
Albert Bartlett is one of the UK’s best‑known fresh produce brands, supplying high‑quality potatoes and potato products to major supermarkets, wholesalers and foodservice customers. We operate across multiple UK sites including Airdrie, Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, and remain a proud family‑run business with a commitment to quality and sustainability.
We’re recruiting a Machine Operator / Machine Setter to support our backshift production team. This hands‑on role is ideal for someone mechanically minded, detail‑oriented, and confident working in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
Machine Setup & Operation
- Set up, changeover, and calibrate production machinery for different product requirements
- Operate machinery safely and efficiently to maintain production flow
Monitoring & Troubleshooting
- Monitor machine performance throughout the shift
- Identify and resolve minor mechanical issues quickly to minimise downtime
Routine Maintenance
- Complete routine checks and basic maintenance tasks
- Escalate more complex mechanical problems to the engineering team
Quality Control
- Check product quality regularly to ensure standards are met
- Adjust machine settings when necessary to maintain consistency
Reporting & Recordkeeping
- Accurately document machine settings, faults, and performance data
- Maintain clear, audit‑ready records
Team Collaboration
- Work closely with fellow Operators, Setters and Shift Leaders
- Support continuous improvement and efficient production flow
Health & Safety
- Follow all site safety guidelines, hygiene standards, and SOPs
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
What We’re Looking For
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
- Experience as a Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Production Operative, or similar manufacturing role
- Hands‑on mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to solve problems quickly and work independently
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to work backshift
Experience in food manufacturing is helpful but full training is provided.
What We Offer
- £13.17 per hour (rising to £14.23) + 50p/h backshift allowance
- Stable backshift schedule
- Enhanced training and career development
- Supportive, family‑focused environment
- Free on‑site parking
- Access to company benefits and staff facilities
Ready to Apply?
If you’re a motivated, mechanically minded individual looking for a stable role with long‑term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a machine setter or in a similar production role preferred.
- Strong technical skills with a solid understanding of machinery operations.
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Attention to detail to uphold quality standards and safety regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and adapt to changing production needs.
#MakeADifference
Benefits
- Pension Plans
- Life Assurance
- Leave Package
- Training & Development
- Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling
At Albert Bartlett, we’ve been growing something special since 1948. As a family-owned business and the UK’s leading supplier of potatoes, we take pride in delivering quality produce from dedicated farmers across the country.With headquarters in Airdrie, Scotland, and additional sites in Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, our operations span the UK, ensuring excellence in fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products. We blend time-honoured values with cutting-edge advancements, creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.If you’re looking for a career where tradition meets innovation, and where your contributions truly matter, Albert Bartlett is the place to be.
At Albert Bartlett, we’ve been growing something special since 1948. As a family-owned business and the UK’s leading supplier of potatoes, we take pride in delivering quality produce from dedicated farmers across the country.
With headquarters in Airdrie, Scotland, and additional sites in Boston, Westwick, and Jersey, our operations span the UK, ensuring excellence in fresh, chilled, and frozen potato products. We blend time-honoured values with cutting-edge advancements, creating exciting opportunities for talented individuals to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.
If you’re looking for a career where tradition meets innovation, and where your contributions truly matter, Albert Bartlett is the place to be.
