Coating Process Technician

Whitworths Limited; Irthlingborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitworths is seeking a hands-on Coating Process Technician to own the coating lines, turning carefully controlled chocolate recipes into consistently high-quality products. From mixing and depositing to monitoring performance, you’ll be at the heart of production.

You’ll work closely with your Front Line Manager and colleagues across Operations, Technical and Continuous Improvement, helping deliver safe, high-quality outputs while solving problems and reducing waste.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environments
• Ability to follow safety-critical instructions and procedures
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• High attention to detail and quality assurance
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Organised and self-motivated approach
• Flexibility to adapt to changing production priorities

Responsibilities

• Set up, start and operate coating equipment across the coating department
• Mix and deposit chocolate accurately following recipes and specifications
• Complete quality inspections and record results
• Monitor line performance, investigate issues and escalate concerns
• Ensure materials, equipment and resources are ready when needed
• Maintain high standards of food safety, allergen control, hygiene and housekeeping
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste
• Keep the line clean, organised and audit-ready
• Support product trials, factory audits and improvement projects
• Share knowledge and train/develop colleagues

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Safety-critical instructions

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Organised

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

Coating Process Technician

Part technician. Part problem-solver. All about brilliant products.

At Whitworths, great products start with great processes and people who know how to keep them running at their best.

We’re looking for a hands‑on Coating Process Technician to take ownership of our coating lines, turning carefully controlled recipes into consistently high‑quality products. From mixing and depositing chocolate to monitoring performance and solving problems, you’ll be right at the heart of production.

Your mission

You’ll help deliver the best possible output from the line without compromising safety, food quality or standards. Working closely with your Front Line Manager and colleagues across Operations, Technical and Continuous Improvement, you’ll:

• Set up, start and operate equipment across the coating department


• Mix and deposit chocolate accurately, following agreed recipes and specifications


• Complete quality inspections and record results correctly


• Monitor line performance, investigate issues and elevate concerns promptly


• Make sure materials, equipment and resources are ready when they’re needed


• Maintain high standards of food safety, allergen control, hygiene and housekeeping


• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and reduce waste


• Keep your line clean, organised and audit-ready


• Support product trials, factory audits and improvement projects


• Share your knowledge and help train and develop other colleagues

What you’ll bring

You don’t need to have held this exact job title before. If you understand food manufacturing, enjoy learning how processes work and like taking responsibility for getting things right, we want to hear from you.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience within food manufacturing


• The ability to understand and follow safety‑critical instructions


• A practical approach to problem‑solving and decision‑making


• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work


• Good communication skills and the confidence to work with different teams


• A reliable, organised and self‑motivated approach


• The flexibility to respond when production priorities change

Previous line‑minding or team‑leader experience would be an advantage, as would knowledge of HACCP, critical control points, 6S or IFS, but we’re also interested in your potential and willingness to learn.

This is an active role involving regular manual handling because of our manufacturing processes. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during recruitment or to perform the role.

Why Whitworths?

You’ll join a supportive team where your ideas matter, your skills can grow and your contribution can be seen in every product that leaves the line. For someone with ambition, this role can open doors into areas including frontline management, planning, operations and quality.

Different experiences and perspectives make our teams stronger. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds who share our STAR values: finding Solutions, working through Teamwork, taking Accountability and treating everyone with Respect.

Ready to turn great ingredients into something even better?

About Us

We’re on an exciting mission here at Whitworths – to help boost the nutrient intake of the nation, improving general health of families using the goodness found in our delicious products. We’re the only brand that gives a credibly nutritious boost to breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, baking and beyond.

There are obviously many other reasons to come and work with us, but the biggest reason is so that you have a job you love and a company you are proud to say you work for. You will receive a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, a workplace pension, and in addition, you’ll also have access to a number of family friendly, health and lifestyle benefits. Culturally, we believe strongly in investing in our people, developing them in role and developing their careers within Whitworths. Don't just take our word for it, our people say the same, as demonstrated by our recent accreditation from Investors In People.