Machine Setter

2 Sisters Food GroupCarlisleindeedpubblicata il 25/09/2026

Company Description

Cavaghan & Gray are a member of the 2 Sisters Food Group based in Carlisle in Cumbria. Specialising in producing ready meals for one of the leading food retailers in the UK.

Job Description

Ensure that machinery pre-start checks, setting up and shutdown procedures are carried out correctly to ensure quality of product and safety of operators

Ensure all standard conditions are maintained including Adherence to SMP (overhauls of tooling), SOP procedures and standards setups.

To keep production machinery running efficiently to allow Operations to hit their target / deadlines in line with site OEE

To assist maximising production throughput and efficiencies by streamlining changeovers and keeping downtime to a minimum

Basic fault finding / resolution then escalation and reporting to Engineering as required using the correct reporting systems

Basic maintenance and cleaning of tooling and process equipment

Management of line standards including 5s and workboards

Accountability for asset care in your allocated area.

Qualifications

Some experience in a similar role desirable but not necessary

CIEH Level 2 Health & Safety (training will be provided)

CIEH Level 2 Food Safety for Manufacturing (training will be provided)

Focused improvement experience desired but not necessary

Previous work in high-speed production desirable but not necessary.

Mechanical or electrical qualification or relevant experience desirable but not necessary

Additional Information

To ensure that pre-start checks and shutdown procedures are carried out to ensure quality of product and safety of operators

Setting up and operation of various production machinery

Monitoring all work in progress and finished product to ensure it matches acceptable production standards

To assist maximising production throughput and efficiencies by streamlining changeovers and keeping downtime to a minimum

Basic fault finding / resolution then escalation to Engineering as required.

Basic maintenance of tooling and process equipment

Oiling and greasing of machinery to ensure continued workability once trained.

Examining and discarding defective goods and packaging components

Cleaning and checking the machinery after completing production runs ensuring faults are reported and dealt with

Maintaining records set out by the engineering manager.

Ensuring tools and equipment are stored and maintained following the 5s procedure.

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