Manufacturing Technician

Procter & Gamble; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational FMCG company in Manchester is seeking motivated technicians to join their Pampers manufacturing team. Successful candidates will operate and maintain complex process technologies, contributing to the production of high-quality branded products. The ideal technician will demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and a proactive approach to improving work processes. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Subsidised restaurant

Free gym facility

Qualifications

• Proven practical background applying process and mechanical skills.
• High level of personal accountability and ownership for results.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Skills

Practical background in process and operational skills

Leadership potential

Ability to suggest and implement process changes

Team player with communication skills

Accountability for results

Job description

Description

P&G is a leading company in the manufacture of Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), making some of the world’s best loved brands like Gillette, Fairy and Oral. Here in Manchester, we've been making P&G products at our Trafford Park site for the past 90 years and after some exciting new investment are looking to recruit motivated technicians to join our Pampers manufacturing team.

Technicians will join a multi-skilled team responsible for operating, maintaining, daily running and troubleshooting of complex process technologies on our production lines. They contribute to producing high quality branded products that improves the lives of consumers. The plant operates 24 hours a day and our technicians work a 12.5 hour shift pattern, including days and nights.

We are looking for individuals who show leadership potential, embrace change, and who can demonstrate working effectively as part of a team to deliver high quality results. As a P&G employee, your professional and personal development will take place in an environment where people care about your progress and performance, regularly review that performance, and work with you to identify your individual career needs.

What we Offer You

• Competitive Salary: You will join on our starting pay and spend your first six to nine months qualifying into your role. Once you have qualified, you will move to our level two pay.
• 5-day shift pattern
• Starting pay with shift premium - £36,902.32
• Level 2 pay with shift premium - £40,436.24
• 7-day shift pattern
• Starting pay with shift premium - £40,126.32
• Level 2 pay with shift premium - £43,660.24
• Generous Pension: The Company will contribute double the amount you contribute towards your pension savings, up to a maximum company contribution of 14% of your pensionable pay.
• Annual Leave: You will start with 25 days annual leave entitlement (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
• 1-4-1 Shares: For every share that you purchase, the Company will purchase a share on your behalf. You can contribute up to 2.5% of your salary into the 1-4-1 Share Plan, up to a maximum of £150 a month.
• Private Medical Insurance: Our Private Medical Insurance Plan, currently delivered by AXA Health, provides eligible employees with access to private medical treatment, if they wish. Eligible employees can request for their partner and / or eligible dependent children to be included on their cover.
• Dynamic and respectful work environment: This role is based in our Manchester Plant in Trafford Park. There are bus and tram links near to the site as well as free onsite parking. P&G employees also benefit from a subsidised restaurant, free gym facility, Occupational Health support, and newly installed relaxation garden.
• Continuous coaching: you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager.

Job Qualifications

• Have a proven practical background of applying process, operational, mechanical skills to help solve production and equipment related losses.
• Have a high level of personal accountability and ownership for results. Show leadership potential and are not afraid to accept difficult challenges.
• Are willing to suggest and implement changes that will improve systems, work processes and equipment reliability.
• Are strong team players who possess excellent verbal and written communicated skills that allow cross-shift and function interaction.
• Are able to make maximum contribution with minimum supervision.
• Want a challenging career and not just a job.

EEO Statement

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.

Accommodation

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Job Details

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Number: R000110516

Job Segmentation: Plant Technicians (Job Segmentation)