Job title: Machine Operator
Location:Livingston, EH54 5DN
Working Hours: Rotating 3 shifts (must be able to work all 3 shifts)
*Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm,
*Monday Friday 2pm – 10pm
*Sunday – Thursday 10pm – 6am
Payrate: £14.52 per hour
Contract type: Full time, permanent (paid weekly)


Are you ready to work with high-speed machinery and keep a production line performing at its best? We are looking for Machine Operators who bring focus, reliability and a strong commitment to quality as they help keep our equipment running smoothly. If you thrive in a busy environment, enjoy solving problems on the go, and want to play a key part in delivering some of the nation’s favourite biscuits - could this be your next move?
Who are we?
We are FBC UK, Fox’s Burton’s Companies! … And we bake the UK’s most incredible biscuits (we might be slightly biased, but we will leave that for you to judge).
FBC UK was a match made in heaven, with two of the top UK biscuits manufacturers (Burton’s Biscuits and Fox’s Biscuits) coming together to create one unique, integrated company. We are home to famous iconic brands, including Maryland, Fox’s, Jammie Dodger & Rocky, to name just a few. We are proud manufacturing partners to some of the biggest UK retailers and household names.
Your Role in Creating Quality Bakes
*Operate and adjust high-speed wrapping machines and checkweighers.
*Working as part of a team of up to 40 colleagues per shift.
*Ensure product codes, labels, quality checks and documentation are completed accurately.
*Maintain hygiene to "clean as you go" standards.
*Support compliance with health & safety procedures and report any issues promptly.
*Uphold quality standards to ensure every biscuit leaving the line is up to FBC UK’s high expectations.


Your Key Ingredients
* Hands-on operational experience, including confident use of machinery in fast paced production environments.
*Quality focused mindset, with strong attention to detail and consistent adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
*Collaborative team player, able to communicate well and support the development of new team members.
*Self-driven and proactive, taking ownership, solving problems effectively, and eager to learn and improve processes.




What Makes This Opportunity a Real Treat
*Grow your career with real support – from hands-on technical training and cross skilling to leadership development and opportunities to step into advanced roles, we’ll invest in helping you progress.
* Join a business with genuine heart – we’re proud of our strong community values, inclusive culture, and the way our teams support each other every day.
*Enjoy great perks – access exclusive discounts through our Bake My Day employee portal, tasty discounts on our biscuits, and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Helpline and onsite Mental Health First Aiders.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
FBC UK is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at FBC UK. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.