Process Shift Technician

Prestige Recruitment Specialists; Hessle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Permanent long-term career prospects

264 hours annual holiday entitlement

Job summary

Prestige Recruitment Specialists is seeking a Process Shift Technician in Hull for a shift-based role covering days and nights. The position offers a permanent contract with training provided to develop in a manufacturing and laboratory setting, ensuring products meet customer specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining production standards, testing materials, and supporting production schedules while working across laboratory and manufacturing areas.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills required.
• Competent IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail essential.
• Effective communication skills needed.
• Practical, hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Ability to think logically and creatively.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work areas comply with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Maintain technical standards within the production process.
• Issue blending and packing instructions per production schedules.
• Test products against required specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to meet specifications.
• Complete testing of process materials and take corrective actions.
• Maintain records and archived samples for QA and customer enquiries.
• Prepare and package samples for customers.
• Collaborate with Shift Supervisors to meet production schedules.
• Provide instructions and support to Production Operatives.
• Liaise with Maintenance to resolve process issues.
• Investigate non-conforming materials and identify root causes.
• Support efficient and cost-effective use of materials.

Skills

Literacy & numeracy

IT skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Logical thinking

Self-motivation

Job description

Process Shift Technician

Salary: Up to £35,373.73 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hull-HU12

Hours: Shift-based role including days and nights

About the Role

Our valued client is looking for a Process Shift Technician to join their team in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop a career within a manufacturing and laboratory environment. The role involves working across both laboratory and manufacturing areas, ensuring products meet customer specifications while supporting the safe and efficient operation of the processing plant. Full training will be provided in all aspects of the role, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates with the right attitude, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure work areas remain fully compliant with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Maintain technical standards within the production process.
• Issue blending and packing instructions in line with production schedules.
• Test products against required specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and implement corrective actions to bring products into specification.
• Complete testing of process materials and take effective action where issues are identified.
• Maintain accurate records and archived samples to support quality assurance and customer enquiries.
• Prepare and package samples for customers.
• Work closely with Shift Supervisors to deliver production schedules.
• Provide instructions and support to Production Operatives.
• Liaise with the Maintenance Department to resolve process-related issues.
• Investigate non-conforming materials and identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Support the efficient and cost-effective use of materials throughout the production process.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Competent IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to think logically and creatively.
• Self-motivated with a strong drive to achieve results.

Key Competencies

• Leading and decision-making.
• Multi-tasking and prioritisation.
• Supporting and co-operating with colleagues.
• Analysing and interpreting information.
• Organising and executing tasks effectively.

Salary & Benefits

The fully competent salary for this role is £35,373.73 per annum.

To support training and development, the salary will increase progressively during the probationary period:

• £33,373 per annum for the first 2.5 months
• £34,373 per annum for the following 2.5 months
• £35,373.73 per annum upon successful completion of the 5-month probation period and achievement of full competencyAdditional benefits include:
• 264 hours annual holiday entitlement (pro-rated from start date)
• Full training provided
• Permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects
• Temporary-to-permanent applications considered

Shift Pattern

This is a shift-based role covering both day and night working.

Current shift pattern

• Days: 06:30 - 18:30
• Nights: 18:30 - 06:30

The shift cycle includes a combination of day shifts, night shifts, and rest days, repeating on a rolling basis.

Please note that the business is currently reviewing shift arrangements, and future patterns may move towards an 8-hour, 5-day shift system. However, the role will remain shift-based and will continue to include both day and night working.

There is no routine weekend working, other than when a night-shift rotation begins on a Sunday evening at 18:30.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing operation that offers full training, structured development, and genuine long-term career prospects. If you are motivated, enjoy problem-solving, and are looking for a varied role where you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.