Take ownership of cutting-edge production equipment and help us deliver world-class products.
Join us as a Multi-Skilled Machine Operator/IWS (Integrated Work Systems) Equipment Owner and play a vital role in ensuring our manufacturing processes run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
What You'll Be Responsible For
As an Equipment Owner, you’ll become a subject matter expert on the operational parameters of our production equipment, taking full accountability for its performance. You’ll work within the IWS framework to maintain base conditions, optimise centre lines, and deliver zero-loss manufacturing.
From performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting to managing changeovers and monitoring yields, you’ll ensure equipment accuracy and product quality go hand in hand. You’ll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, defect handling, and breakdown elimination, while supporting health, safety, and food quality standards across the site.
This role offers the chance to build technical expertise and leadership capability, working closely with Line Leads, Process Leads, and Maintenance teams to drive operational excellence.
What Experience You'll Need To Have
Demonstrable background in a senior production role, ideally within a food manufacturing environment
Knowledge of the food production lifecycle, along with a continuous improvement mindset and background in food manufacturing excellence
Ability to conduct basic engineering and maintenance tasks on production equipment, along with knowledge of process control systems such as MES/PLC
Ideally hold qualifications in HACCP and Food Hygiene
A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!
The Recruitment Process
Every application will receive a response regardless of being successful or unsuccessful. Our process will involve:
1st Stage - Initial 30 minute introductory call with our Site Operations Lead
2nd Stage - plant tour and meeting with key site stakeholders
If you have any questions regarding any of the above or the application process, please feel free to reach out to our Resourcing Partner Jacob Senior.
What You'll Get In Return
A Competitive Salary
Access to an excellent green car lease scheme (along with free car charging across all of our sites!)
Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year!)
Matched pension scheme & life assurance Cover
Employee Assistance Programmes (we're a GroceryAid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing)
Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, Digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance
Free Quorn products on-site to take home and share with your friends and family!
To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.
About Us
Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great-tasting food.
Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 - making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.
We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat-free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are: Stronger Together, Make Lives Better, Think Big & Act With Courage, and Strive To Be The Best.
We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.
Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here - it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together.
All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.
We do not accept speculative CV's and any communication from non-PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.
