Production Technicians

TipTopJob; Telford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Telford is seeking skilled Production Technicians for permanent positions on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. The role offers a competitive starting salary of over GBP 33,733, rising significantly as training is completed. Job responsibilities include overseeing production line performance, leading teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join a company committed to growth, innovation, and excellence in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, or FMCG industries is highly desirable.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own production line performance, ensuring efficiency.
• Lead machine operators, providing training and guidance.
• Identify and solve technical issues to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health standards.
• Manage start-ups and changeovers according to procedures.

Skills

Strong technical mindset

Experience in fast-paced production environment

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Job description

PRODUCTION TECHNICIANS NEEDED IN TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE

Have you previously worked in the Food Manufacturing, Food Packaging, FMCG or the Manufacturing Industry, and are you looking for a new job to start before Christmas, or a new role to start from the beginning of 2026?

Due to a business investment and 2 new production lines being installed this year, we are looking for 7 Production Technicians to join a food manufacturing business in Telford on a permanent basis.

These jobs will be working on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12 hour days and nights shifts), the starting salary is just over A GBP 33,733 per annum, initially rising to just under A GBP 39,500 per annum, and then finally increase to just under A GBP 43,500 per annum once fully signed off and trained.

This will be a 2 stage interview process, with the first stage consisting of a numeracy and literacy assessment on site in Telford, Shropshire.

These roles would be a great fit for someone who has previously worked as a Manufacturing Technician, Senior Operator, Skilled Operator, Technical Operator, Process Operator, Skilled Machine Operator, Machine Setter or Skilled Machinist within a production/manufacturing facility.

What You Will Do

• Take ownership of a production lines performance, ensuring it operates efficiently and smoothly at all times.
• Lead a team of machine operators, providing training, guidance, and driving performance to meet targets.
• Identify potential faults, investigate technical issues, and solve problems to minimise downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, refining processes to boost productivity and operational standards.
• Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Health and Safety standards.
• Perform start:ups, changeovers, and run the production line according to standard operating procedures.

What You Will Bring

• A strong technical mindset and a passion for working with machinery.
• Experience in a fast:paced production environment, ideally within the food or processing industry.
• A proactive approach to problem:solving, with a focus on delivering results.
• A desire to learn new techniques and embrace continuous improvement and lean manufacturing principles.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and challenge when necessary.

This role is an incredible opportunity to work with cutting:edge production lines and contribute to a company that values determination, quality, integrity, and teamwork. Youll be part of a business thats constantly pushing boundaries and investing in its people, offering a platform for growth and development.

Location: The role is based in Telford, Shropshire.

Interested?

If youre ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and take your career to the next level, apply today to be considered for the Production Technician role. Dont miss your chance to join a company thats leading the way in innovation and excellence.

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