Machine Setter (Backshift)

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.

Benefits

• Pension Plans
• Life Assurance
• Leave Package
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme - Counseling