Process Technician (Production)

Pertemps Gloucester; Ledbury; On-site; GBP 28,838 - 35,247; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is seeking a Summer Opportunity Production Operative (Process Technician) in Ledbury. Join a fast-paced FMCG production team on a fixed-term May–August project, with 12-hour shifts and day/night weekend work. Start dates include May with immediate starts and training on SCADA systems.

You will operate machinery, follow SOPs, and help keep operations compliant with GMP standards while gaining hands-on experience to boost your CV for future roles in production and engineering.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment in your area.
• Follow SOPs to ensure consistent output.
• Maintain a safe working environment and identify hazards.
• Complete production records, logs and quality documentation.
• Support product changeovers to meet production schedules.
• Ensure high 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

GMP knowledge

Attention to detail

Process adherence

Numerical skills

IT skills

Team player

Shift flexibility

Tools

Excel

Word

SAP

Job description

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