Senior Machine Operator | 4day week East Belfast Are you interested in joining an award-winning business, renowned for their quality products and for looking after their staff? Vickerstock are exclusively partnering Thompson's Tea (Punjana Limited) - a hugely successful 4th generation family Tea business - with the appointment of a Senior Machine Operator for their Belfast based Production facility. Their mission is to create the "Perfect Everyday Cuppa", superior in taste and flavour whilst representing great value for money; and live by their "TEA" team values of focusing on Teamwork, Excellence and Accountability. An excellent benefits package includes: £14+ per hour DOE Discretionary Performance Bonus 4 days across Monday to Friday, 5.30am - 4.30pm (42hr week) Holiday entitlement - 24days (240hrs - 6weeks) Performance based increased annual leave (based on successful audit scores) Death in Service Pension matched to 5% Free Parking Training & Development Opportunities A typical day as Senior Machine Operator Operate and maintain all production equipment efficiently, including setup, changeovers, and shutdowns. Ensure consistent material supply and correct machine settings throughout shifts. Perform quality and CCP checks, isolating and addressing any defective products. Adhere to and promote site health and safety policies and procedures. Troubleshoot machine issues to minimize downtime and support the Engineering team with problem-solving. Support continuous improvement by identifying and preventing recurring issues. Lead daily machine start-ups and deliver team briefs to ensure clear communication. Train, mentor, and ensure competency of team members on the production line. Organize staff breaks and coordinate workflow to maintain production efficiency. Provide cover during staff absences and ensure readiness for the next day's production. Your essential ingredients Minimum qualifications - 5 GCSE including English and Maths Ability to demonstrate good communications skills Evidence of working as part of a wider team/cross department Strong problem-solving ability Proven mechanical aptitude or basic mechanical training Previous machine operating experience And even better if you have: 3-5years Machine Operating Experience HACCP training Evidence of training others Leadership experience Your next step... To find out more about this opportunity and a more detailed job description alongside responsibilities and requirements contact Paul Muir in complete confidence. T If this opportunity doesn't quite hit the mark, let's get a chat and see how I can help grow your career. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR A FULL LIST OF OUR CURRENT VACANCIES. Skills: Team Lead Maintenance Machinery Quality GMP