Manufacturing Line Technician

Procter & Gamble; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Double-match pension

Life assurance

Health insurance

Stock ownership scheme

Job summary

Procter & Gamble is seeking Manufacturing Line Technicians at its Reading Plant to operate, clean and maintain production lines, and drive improvements. The role involves owning line standards, working rotating shifts, and ensuring thorough handovers to sustain high performance.

You will join a collaborative, results-focused team focused on safety and efficiency, with opportunities for coaching and professional development within a global consumer goods leader.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates practical operational skills and issue troubleshooting ability.
• Shows high personal accountability and ownership for results.
• Acknowledges Health and Safety standards and procedures.
• Communicates clearly, both written and verbal, with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Operate, clean and maintain manufacturing equipment to standard.
• Own line/area standards and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Work in a rotating shift pattern and ensure smooth handover to next shift.
• Collaborate with teams across the organisation to maintain production quality.

Skills

Operational skills

Accountability & ownership

Health & Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

Job Location

Reading

Job Description

We are a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) making globally admired brands such as Gillette, Fairy and Oral-B.

Here, at P&G's Reading Plant, we manufacture Gillette and Old Spice products, including some of the world’s most popular shaving preparations, deodorants and anti-perspirants.

Our Manufacturing Line Technicians play an integral role within P&G's Reading Plant manufacturing facility. Day-to-day this involves material movement and management, equipment operation, problem-solving and ownership of a system.

In this role you will own overall line/area standards during shifts and find ways to continuously improve. You will be required to clean, operate and maintain equipment to the required standard.

We are looking for a strong team player who can work collaboratively with teams across an organisation. You and your team will work together on a rotating shift pattern and will provide a thorough handover to the incoming shift to maintain high standards and a smooth operation.

We operate a 4/3/3/3 shift pattern, rotating days and nights weekly, working 12.25 or 10 hours across Monday through Thursday. Overtime is available occasionally, on a voluntary basis.

Responsibilities as of day 1

Dynamic and respectful work environment: At P&G, our employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.

Continuous coaching: You will work with passionate people and receive ongoing coaching and mentoring from your line manager and other colleagues.

Corporate and functional training will enable you to succeed and develop from day one.

We give our people the opportunity to grow their skills and we actively encourage personal development with a promote-from-within approach.

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

A competitive salary from £590.96 per week plus 18% shift premium.

• double-match contributory pension scheme
• life assurance
• health insurance
• stock ownership scheme

For more information about our benefits package take a look here: https://www.pgcareers.com/benefits

Job Qualifications

What We Look For You will ideally join us from a background where you have applied practical operational skills, and can demonstrate ....

• The ability to understand and tackle production and equipment related issues.
• A high level of personal accountability and ownership for results, not being afraid to seek out challenging tasks.
• A passion for discovering new ways to improve equipment reliability
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• A willingness to share knowledge and build capability in self and others.
• Ability to respect and follow processes and standards including a high regard for Health and Safety

At P&G #weseeequal We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. At P&G we strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process.

Additional Information

Job Schedule Full time Job Number R000151001 Job Segmentation Plant Technicians P&G was founded over 180 years ago as a simple soap and candle company. Today, we’re the world’s largest consumer goods company and home to iconic, trusted brands that make life a little bit easier in small but meaningful ways. We’ve spanned three centuries thanks to three simple ideas: leadership, innovation and citizenship. The insight, innovation and passion of talented teams has helped us grow into a global company that is governed responsibly and ethically, that is open and transparent, and that supports good causes and protects the environment. This is a place where you can be proud to work and do something that matters.