Manufacturing Technician

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in FMCG production seeks experienced Manufacturing Technicians for their Hull facility. You will operate high-speed machinery and collaborate with a supportive team, working standard shifts with opportunities for career growth and development in a high-performing environment.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus stats

Excellent Pension

Healthcare

Perkbox

Qualifications

• Experience in running, setting up, and operating FMCG machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with ISO/BRC or GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate PLC-controlled vacuum packing machinery.
• Ensure the product packing area's daily operation.
• Troubleshoot machine faults and optimize line performance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician x 2

Location: Hull

Salary: GBP35,000-GBP40,400 + Overtime + 26 days holiday plus stats + Excellent Pension + Healthcare + Perkbox

Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join a growing FMCG production facility in Hull. Working on a high-speed vacuum-packed production line, you will play a key role in operating and maintaining automated machinery while supporting the delivery of quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong technical and machinery experience who enjoys working as part of a collaborative production team in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves working Monday to Friday on an alternating earlies and afternoons shift pattern within a 38-hour workweek. Shifts are as follows: Monday to Thursday, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm; Friday, 6am to 12 noon and 12pm to 6pm.

Key Responsibilities

Primary (75%)

• Operate, maintain, and set up PLC-controlled vertical vacuum packing machinery.
• Ensure effective day-to-day operation of the product packing area.
• Complete all process documentation to ensure traceability.
• Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and working area.
• Troubleshoot machine faults and optimize packing line performance.
• Analyse and present OEE data to monitor and improve operational efficiency.

Secondary (25%)

• Provide cover for Packing Operators during breaks and absences.
• Support the Engineering Team with maintenance and repair tasks.
• Manage product and packaging changeovers effectively.
• Uphold excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards across the packing area.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience of running, setting, and operating complex machinery within an FMCG or Process Setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, ideally with an Engineering background.
• Experience of machine setup.
• Experience working to ISO/BRC or GMP standards.
• Previous roles with titles such as Line Technician, Production Technician, Senior Operator, Asset Care Technician, Man Tech, Packaging Technician, or Machine Technician are relevant.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a high-performing production environment.
• Stable full-time hours with a consistent shift structure.
• Supportive team culture and structured processes.
• Excellent career development potential within a well-established operation.

Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd is a professional recruitment consultancy specializing in delivering high-relevance recruitment services across the UK. Due to high response volumes, individual feedback may not be provided to all applicants. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful. We retain your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise.