Machine Operative GF Night shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
Nairn’s Oatcakes are a growing award-winning biscuit manufacturer. With strong values at the root of its culture. Nairn’s is a forward looking and supportive company. An excellent opportunity has arisen at our Peffermill Road factory EH16 5UU for a Night Shift Machine Operative.
Job description
The Role:
The Machine Operative will work within our packing department
·· To competently operate food manufacturing equipment.
· Ensure compliance with Every Day Quality processes.
· Carry out and record quality checks ensuring appropriate action is taken when parameters are out of spec.
· Complete necessary computer / paper based documentation.
· Take personal responsibility for health, safety and working environment.
· Maintain high standard of hygiene and housekeeping.
· To attend to basic equipment non-conformance/breakdown.
· Build pallets of biscuits according to different pallet specification.
The Shift Sunday night to Thursday night 22:30 to 06:30
Why Nairn's?
Nairn’s strength and success is built on the effort, integrity and team spirit of its employees. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity at every stage of employment and throughout the career of every member of staff.
What we offer
· Competitive salary - wage increase proposal (currently being balloted) entry level £14.33 (including shift allowance) moving to £15.89 (including shhift allowance) when trained
· 33 days holiday
· Workplace pension scheme
· Extra holidays for perfect Attendance
· Performance bonus
· On-job training to increase your skills, knowledge and pay
· Workwear provided
· Death in service benefit
· Company outings
· Health club benefit
· 4 weekly pay – You get 13 pay days a year
Please see our candidates GDPR privacy notice at our website: https://www.nairns-oatcakes.com
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.22-£15.17 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Operative GF Night shift roles across Nairn's Oatcakes's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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