Production Technician

Aqumen Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food ingredients is looking for a motivated Production Technician in Goole to ensure smooth operations within their high-performing team. The successful candidate will manage production processes, supervise team members, and maintain compliance with safety standards while enjoying competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bupa healthcare

Company pension scheme

17 days annual leave

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experienced in a production or manufacturing environment (food industry preferred).
• Technically savvy with strong mechanical or maintenance skills.
• Reliable and proactive individual.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage key production processes including tank farm intake and dispatch.
• Oversee melt room operations to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant working environment at all times.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Job description

We're Hiring: Production Technician

Location: Goole
Salary: GBP(phone number removed)
Benefits: Bupa healthcare Company pension 5% Employer, 5% employee 17 days annual leave Annual Bonus (non-contractual)
Shift Work Full-Time
Start Date: ASAP
Department: Operations

Join a global leader in food ingredients and help power the future of food!

Our client, a respected name in the food manufacturing industry, is seeking a hands-on, motivated, and responsible Production Technician to join their high-performing team in Goole and keep operations running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

What You ll Do

As a key member of the production team, you ll:

• Operate and manage key production processes including tank farm intake and dispatch

• Oversee melt room operations to ensure customer requirements are met

• Carry out essential maintenance, filter runs, and routine in-process analysis

• Supervise contractors and team members, acting as the senior decision-maker during night/weekend shifts

• Ensure a clean, safe, and compliant working environment at all times

• Order consumables and chemicals needed for continuous operations

• Support and manage your shift team with leadership, guidance, and professionalism

What We re Looking For

We want someone who is:

• Experienced in a production or manufacturing environment (food industry preferred)

• Safety-first and hygiene-conscious food safety is non-negotiable

• Technically savvy with strong mechanical or maintenance skills

• Reliable and proactive ready to step in, solve problems, and lead by example

• Flexible with shift patterns and willing to provide cover when needed

• A strong communicator who can supervise and motivate others

Why Join Our Client?

• Be part of a purpose-driven company with a global footprint

• Work in a team where safety, sustainability, and innovation are top priorities

• Receive full training, development support, and career growth opportunities

• Enjoy top-tier benefits:

  • Bupa private healthcare

  • Company pension scheme

  • 17 days annual leave

  • Competitive salary of GBP(phone number removed)

The role would ideally suit a technically or mechanically minded individual looking to develop a career within the Food Industry.

If you feel that you have the skills to take on this challenging opportunity, then apply today.

Aqumen Business Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.