Process Technician (Production)

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 28,838 - 35,247; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial invites applications for a temporary Process Technician (Production) in Ledbury for a summer project. The role focuses on keeping lines running safely and to high quality standards, with hands-on duties across a fast-moving FMCG environment.

You’ll gain real production experience, monitor equipment, perform basic adjustments, and maintain records. This is a fixed-term summer placement with immediate starts, offering valuable experience for a future in

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to follow SOPs and production schedules.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment within your area.
• Follow standard operating procedures to ensure consistent output.
• Maintain a safe working environment and identify potential hazards.
• Complete production records, logs, and quality documentation.
• Support product changeovers to meet production schedules.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and housekeeping (GMP).
• Follow production plans to hit daily targets.
• Escalate issues to the Team Leader.
• Support waste reduction and clean as you go practices.
• Learn and use the SCADA system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Fast-paced environment

Tools

SCADA

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

The Process Technician (Production) position based in Ledbury is a temporary role with Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial, offering £15.31 per hour. This summer placement runs from early May until the end of August, with immediate starts available. You will work within a manufacturing setting, ensuring production lines operate efficiently, safely, and to high quality standards. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment, performing basic adjustments, and maintaining accurate records. This role suits individuals seeking hands‑on production experience during the peak season. Candidates should possess strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety. Prior experience in a manufacturing or production environment is advantageous.

Summer Opportunity Production Operative (Process Technician) needed in Ledbury, Summer Opportunity with immediate starts available from Tuesday 5th May until the end of August. Looking for a high-energy summer role where you can gain real production experience, earn great pay, and be part of a fast-paced manufacturing team? Step into a Process Technician role and make your summer count. We’re hiring for a fixed-term summer project (May to August) with a leading FMCG business in Ledbury. This is your chance to work at the heart of production during peak season, keeping operations running smoothly while building valuable, hands‑on experience.

The Role

As a Process Technician, you’ll play a key part in keeping production lines running efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards. It’s a dynamic, fast-moving environment where your attention to detail and teamwork will make a real impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating production machinery and equipment within your area
• Following standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistent output
• Maintaining a safe working environment and identifying potential hazards
• Completing production records, logs, and quality documentation
• Supporting product changeovers to meet production schedules
• Ensuring high standards of hygiene and housekeeping (GMP)
• Following production plans to hit daily targets
• Escalating any issues to the Team Leader
• Supporting waste reduction and “clean as you go” practices
• Learning and using the SCADA system

What We’re Looking For

• A strong understanding of GMP or food manufacturing standards (preferred)
• Excellent attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset
• Ability to follow processes and work to production schedules
• Good numerical and analytical skills
• Basic IT skills (Excel, Word; SAP is a bonus)
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends)

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience in a busy FMCG production environment
• Insight into large-scale manufacturing operations
• Training on systems like SCADA
• A great CV boost for future roles in production, engineering, or manufacturing
• A supportive, team-driven workplace

The Details

Pay: £32,043 pro rata (£15.31 per hour)
Contract: Fixed-term summer project (15th June to the end August)
Hours: Full-time, 12-hour shifts (days, nights & weekends)
Day shift: 06:00 to 1800
Night shift 18:00 to 06:00