Production Technician

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 39,950,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

25 days holiday

8 bank holidays

3% pension contribution

Two 20-minute breaks during the shift

Summer and Christmas Party every year

Free drinks in canteen

Casual clothing/uniform provided

Opportunities to progress with growing

Free onsite parking

First Aid and Fire Marshall training

Job summary

Production Technician role in Leicestershire, operating in a regulated production environment. You will set up, operate and monitor automated production equipment to ensure safe, efficient manufacturing and high quality.

You will perform quality checks, record manufacturing data, support line changeovers and maintain clean, safe work area in compliance with GMP and Health & Safety.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Be mechanically minded with an interest in understanding and operating machinery.
• Experience with automated equipment or production machinery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated production machinery.
• Monitor production processes and maintain line performance.
• Complete production paperwork and record manufacturing data accurately.
• Carry out routine quality checks in line with procedures.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues.
• Support line changeovers and basic machine adjustments.
• Follow Health & Safety, GMP and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Tools

Automated production machinery

Job description

Production Technician

Location: Leicestershire, LE7

Shift

• Option 1: Monday - Thursday, 6:00am - 4:00pm
• Option 2: Tuesday - Friday, 6:00am - 4:00pm

Pay: £14.12 per hour

Benefits

• Permanent position
• 25 days holiday, 8 bank holidays
• 3% pension contribution
• Two 20-minute breaks during the shift, with only 30 minutes deducted as unpaid break time
• Summer and Christmas Party every year
• Free drinks in canteen
• Casual clothing/uniform provided
• Opportunities to progress with growing company
• Free onsite parking
• First Aid and Fire Marshall training opportunities available

The Company

An established pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare manufacturer based in Leicestershire. Operating within a highly regulated environment, they are committed to delivering high-quality healthcare products while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and continuous improvement.

The Role

We are looking for a Production Technician to join a busy manufacturing team operating within a regulated production environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating, and monitoring automated production equipment, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated production machinery.
• Monitor production processes and maintain efficient line performance.
• Complete production paperwork and accurately record manufacturing data.
• Carry out routine quality checks in line with company procedures.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues.
• Support line changeovers and basic machine adjustments where required.
• Follow Health & Safety, GMP, and company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work area.

About You

We are looking for a motivated and reliable individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You will be comfortable working to production targets, following processes accurately, and ensuring standards are maintained at all times.

The ideal candidate will

• Have previous experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Be mechanically minded, with an interest in understanding and operating machinery.
• Have experience working with automated equipment or production machinery (desirable).
• Be comfortable working to targets and deadlines within a busy environment.
• Have strong attention to detail and the ability to complete paperwork accurately.
• Be able to follow procedures and maintain high standards of quality and safety.