About Us

Our client is more than just a global leader in high-quality food ingredients — they’re a team of dedicated people passionate about creating exceptional products. From indulgent chocolates and silky creams to vibrant fruits, crunchy cereals, and irresistible toppings, their innovations reach millions worldwide. Our client blend tradition with cutting-edge extrusion technology, but it’s their people who make the difference. They value teamwork, take pride in what they do, and never compromise on quality or safety.

The Role

We’re looking for a hands-on, dependable Technical Operator who takes pride in their craft and thrives in a team setting. You’ll be operating, monitoring, and maintaining our extrusion and processing lines, ensuring our cereals and toppings consistently meet the highest quality standards.

You won’t just be running a machine — you’ll be a key part of a close-knit production team where everyone’s role matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion equipment and related machinery to produce cereals and toppings to exact specifications

• Complete start-up, changeover, and shutdown procedures on time and to standard

• Carry out in-process quality checks with accuracy and care

• Perform basic fault-finding, adjustments, and routine maintenance to keep production on track

• Work side-by-side with engineers, supervisors, and teammates to solve problems quickly

• Champion health & safety, hygiene, and food safety practices at all times

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in food manufacturing (extrusion experience a plus)

• Strong mechanical skills and an understanding of production machinery

• Attention to detail with a commitment to doing things right the first time

• Reliability — we’re counting on you to keep things running smoothly

• A collaborative mindset and the confidence to work independently when needed -Flexibility to work rotating shifts (6–2, 2–10, 10–6)

What’s in it for You

• Competitive pay plus shift allowance

• Ongoing training, including specialised extrusion skills

• A supportive team culture where your input matters

• The satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something enjoyed by millions

• Temporary to permanent opportunities

If you’re a team player with strong character, a hands-on approach, and a passion for quality, we’d love to have you on board.

Please send your CV and a short covering note.