Production Technician

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company is looking for a skilled Production Technician to operate and maintain automated machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience in food or FMCG environments, strong commitment to quality, and a proactive mindset. This role offers a competitive salary, shifting 4-on/4-off, and great benefits including health insurance and professional training.

Benefits

Health & Life Insurance

Overtime opportunities

Professional training

Health Cash Plan

Latest machinery

Regular pay reviews

Tech purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in maintaining and operating automated or semi-automated machinery.
• Experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment preferred but not essential.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated and packaging machinery.
• Ensure smooth changeovers and start-ups for varying customer orders.
• Monitor line performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements.

Skills

Maintaining automated machinery

Operating semi-automated machinery

Proactive mindset

Commitment to quality

Job description

Job Role

Production Technician

Location or Commutable from: Telford, Shropshire

Pay Rate: Starting at £33,733 per annum, with potential to earn up to £42,000 per annum

Shift: Rotating 4-on / 4-off

Key Benefits

• Health & Life Insurance
• Overtime opportunities
• Professional training
• Health Cash Plan
• Latest machinery
• Regular pay reviews
• Tech purchase scheme

About the Company

A well-established food manufacturing company with a modernised facility, looking for a skilled Production Technician to join their team and support their shift-based operation.

The Production Technician Candidate

• Strong background in maintaining and operating automated or semi-automated machinery
• Experience in a food or FMCG manufacturing environment preferred but not essential
• A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles
• Strong ownership of production performance and commitment to quality and safety standards

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot automated and packaging machinery
• Ensure smooth changeovers and start-ups for varying customer orders and product lines
• Monitor line performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements
• Uphold the highest standards of food safety, quality assurance, and health & safety compliance

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