Manufacturing Technician - Blending & Logistics (Double Day Shift)

Twinings Ovaltine; Andover; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known beverage company in Andover is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a fixed-term contract. The role involves operating machinery on a double day shift, contributing to process efficiency, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant forklift certification and experience in a warehouse setting, along with strong communication skills. Competitive benefits include bonuses, onsite amenities, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Monthly bonus scheme

Overtime at time and a half

Onsite Restaurant

Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre

Pension scheme with contribution matching

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must work a rotating double day shift pattern.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery safely and look for improvements.
• Drive operational performance and deliver quality products.
• Complete daily reports and analyze efficiency.

Skills

Forklift Truck driving certificate

Experience in a warehouse environment

Excellent communication skills

Good problem solving skills

Job description

Manufacturing Technician - Blending & Logistics (Double Day Shift)

Application Deadline: 20 October 2025

Department: Andover Supply Centre

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Andover

Compensation: £31,000 / year

Description

Great People Work Here.

Are you searching for a career with bags of variety, in an environment that celebrates differences and empowers collaboration, which values individuals and will encourage you to make an impact? Do you want the freedom to explore, and the opportunities to find new ways and to innovate? If so, TwiningsOvo delivers.

We’re looking for people who don’t just come here to get the job done, but who have a real passion for the brand and a desire to do the best job they can. In return, we offer an inspiring package of employee benefits - to show just how much we value you. This role will offer you the scope for growth and the tools to aim high.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Technician to join our dynamic manufacturing team in the Packing Hall on a double days working pattern. One week you will work 6am to 2pm and the next 2pm to 10pm. Within the role, you will contribute to the successful growth of the business through the efficient running of the tea manufacturing process, meeting agreed production plans, safety procedures and quality controls.

Please note that this is 12 months fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate our world-class machinery safely and continuously looking for ways to make us a safer and better environment.
• Work as part of a team to drive our operational performance and deliver quality products that our brand demands.
• Apply the knowledge you have gained during your training to resolve issues in the right way and involve the right people where needed.
• Accurately complete daily reports such as daily stoppage reports, end of run and quality checks whilst regularly analysing information to understand how efficiently you are working.
• Whilst broadening your own knowledge and skills base, support your co-workers with their training and development to create a stronger team.
• Be a positive and active member of the team to drive for autonomous working, be flexible to the needs of the business and have a passion for delivering on our targets.
• Adhere to Company policies and procedures, including health and safety and ensuring quality standards are exceeded.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Be able to work a rotating double day shift pattern.
• Forklift Truck driving certificate - essential.
• Experience of working in a warehouse environment.
• The ability to work with minimal supervision, effectively being able to manage your own time.
• Excellent communication skills with a focus on giving clarity to others.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English
• Be reliable and self-motivated, with good organisation skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Monthly bonus scheme
• Overtime at time and a half
• Development and training program with the opportunity to earn more based on increased skill level
• Onsite Restaurant with free tea, coffee and fruit and discounted food options
• Onsite Staff shop and online staff discounts
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and the option to buy and sell holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellbeing Centre
• Perkbox – employee discount scheme with discounts online, in high street stores, cinema, holidays, restaurants and many more
• Pension scheme with your contributions matched for up to 10% of your salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• SimplyHealth Cash plan