Manufacturing Technician

Procter & Gamble; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,588 - 44,568; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary starting from £38,588

Annual wellbeing allowance

Generous pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Share purchase scheme

Private medical insurance

Subsidised restaurant and gym

Job summary

A leading FMCG manufacturer in Manchester seeks motivated technicians for its Pampers manufacturing team. The role involves operating and maintaining complex production technologies, diagnosing equipment issues, and contributing to continuous improvement. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong teamwork, accountability, and a desire for a challenging career in a supportive work environment. Competitive salaries start at £38,588, with extensive benefits including healthcare and pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Proven practical background in process or mechanical skills for production.
• Strong accountability and ownership of results required.
• Willingness to suggest and implement system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production lines and complex technologies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production and equipment issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process skills

Operational skills

Mechanical skills

Leadership potential

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Job Location

MANCHESTER PLANT – Trafford Park, Manchester

Job Description

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 improve 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain production lines and complex process technologies.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot production and equipment issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work 12.5‑hour shifts (days and nights) on a 24hr plant.
• Collaborate with cross‑shift and cross‑function teams.

Benefits

• Salary:
  5‑day shift pattern – Starting pay with shift premium: £38,588.68; Level 2.1 pay: £40,876.68.
  7‑day shift pattern – Starting pay with shift premium: £42,280.68; Level 2.1 pay: £44,568.68.
• Flex4Me: Annual £1,200 allowance for wellbeing.
• Generous Pension: Company contributes double your contribution up to 14% of pensionable pay.
• Annual Leave: 25 days (plus bank holidays), increasing to 30 days with service.
• 1‑4‑1 Shares: Company purchases a share for each share you buy, up to 2.5% of salary (£150/month).
• Private Medical Insurance: Access to private medical treatment via AXA Health, including partner/dependents.
• Dynamic and respectful work environment: onsite parking, subsidised restaurant, free gym, Occupational Health support, relaxation garden.
• Continuous coaching and formal training from manager and peers.

Qualifications

• Proven practical background applying process, operational or mechanical skills to solve production and equipment losses.
• High personal accountability, ownership of results and leadership potential.
• Willingness to suggest and implement changes that improve systems, work processes and equipment reliability.
• Strong team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross‑shift and function interaction.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and deliver maximum contribution.
• Desire for a challenging career, not just a job.

Right to Work

For this role you must have continuous (not time‑limited) right to work in the UK from Day 1 of employment without requiring sponsorship from P&G.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We strive to build a culture where everyone feels welcome, included, and able to bring their full selves to work. We provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the application or interview process.

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000147797

Job Segmentation

Plant Technicians

Starting Pay / Salary Range

Starting pay varies by shift pattern and level (see above). Level 2.1 is the standard qualification.