Manufacturing Operative

Danone; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Liverpool is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure production quality and efficiency. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing, understands GMP and HACCP, and thrives in a collaborative team environment. Competitive salary starting at £26,026 with the potential to earn £29,459 plus benefits within 6 months.

Benefits

Double-matched pension

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits including gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment is essential.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to improvements.
• Ability to work flexibly and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety and quality standards.
• Perform and record quality checks to verify product standards.

Skills

Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Understanding of GMP

Understanding of HACCP

Knowledge of 5S standards

Good communication skills

Job description

About the Job

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Technicians to join our team at the Liverpool plant for fixed term or permanent roles!

In this hands‑on role, you’ll be at the heart of our production operations—running equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, take pride in doing things right the first time, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

What will I be doing day to day?

• Operation of production equipment, in compliance with health and safety, GMP and best‑practice guidelines and procedures
• Operation of production equipment in adherence to Company safety policy, rules and procedures, working within WISE (Working in a Safe Environment) framework, ensuring Safe Behaviour at all times
• Identify and report health or safety hazards & dangerous situations and put appropriate control measures in place, raising safety contacts where unsafe acts or practices are identified
• Carry out risk assessment as appropriate
• Coordinate audits for good housekeeping/5S and complete follow‑up actions / proactive approach to ‘Clean as you go’
• Operation of production equipment, in compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines and procedures
• Ensure full adherence to quality procedures such as Critical Control Points, processes and standards in line with Quality Management System (QMS) & Danone Quality Food Standards
• To perform and record in‑process checks to verify that all products produced meet product standards, maintain a clean workstation by employing a clean and you go mentality and maintain the highest standard of right first time
• Responsible for maximizing production quality and output in their area
• Perform product visual quality checks
• Fully accountable for completion of documentation standards (inputs / scanning into MES system)
• Ensure the manufacture of product to specification at right time & cost ensuring Right First‑Time approach
• Responsible for ensuring the maximized output is achieved in area
• Responsible for driving direct and indirect KPI’s
• Anticipate problems in order to avoid impact to customer service

What do you need to be successful in this job?

Previous experience in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment with a sound understanding of GMP, HACCP and 5S is essential. The right person will be someone who wants to make a real impact in their job role and who enjoys taking the initiative, coming up with new ideas and driving forward improvements. You’ll be the type of person who is self‑motivated and who frequently looks to go above and beyond what is required. Of course you will also be a flexible team worker with good communication skills and be able to remain vigilant and think on your feet to spot and solve problems whilst on the job.

Interested in this role and have the experience we are looking for? You can submit your CV through sHaRe.

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

We operate on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern. You’ll have a structured onboarding and learning programme when you commence. Starting salary is £26,026 & 33% shift allowance. Once you have completed this and demonstrated that you are fully competent you can expect to be earning a competitive salary of £29,459 & 33% shift allowance + bonus within 6 months of your start date. You will also be eligible for our award‑winning flexible rewards and benefits package and excellent pension provision. You’ll also get the support and guidance to personally develop and shape your career whilst contributing to the performance of the business.

About Us

Danone is a leading food and drink company with a fast‑growing health‑focused portfolio. We operate at five production sites in the UK & Ireland and serve over 100,000 customers worldwide. Our brands include Volvic, Evian, Harrogate, Activia, Alpro, Actimel, Nutricia, Aptamil and Cow & Gate.

We are committed to delivering health through food and drinks to as many people as possible, supporting our planet and people with One Planet, One Health values. We offer a competitive package including a double‑matched pension, annual bonus, private healthcare, life assurance and product vouchers. Flexible benefits such as discounted gym memberships, childcare vouchers, dental and optical insurance, travel insurance, holiday buy‑sell and more are available.

Our mission and values guide how we behave, our flexible ways of working and how we grow & develop our people. We support flexible working wherever possible. Please let us know in your application how you would like to explore flexible working for this position.