Smart Technology Operative

Back TO Work; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Back TO Work in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an entry-level Smart Technology role to start a career in technology and food manufacturing. You will support the use of smart systems, automation, and digital tools that help improve production efficiency, quality, and safety across the site.

Join a collaborative team to monitor and operate smart manufacturing equipment, collect data from sensors, identify simple faults, follow digital workflows, and work with production, engineering and IT

Qualifications

• Interest in technology, automation, or smart manufacturing.
• Basic IT skills (computers, tablets, or digital systems).
• Willingness to learn and follow processes.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the monitoring and basic operation of smart manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support data collection from sensors, machinery, and digital platforms.
• Help identify simple faults or issues and elevate to technical teams where required.
• Follow digital workflows and log updates accurately.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and IT teams.

Skills

Interest in technology

Basic IT skills

Willingness to learn

Communication

Job description

This entry-level Smart Technology role is an excellent opportunity to begin a career within technology and food manufacturing. You will support the use of smart systems, automation, and digital tools that help improve production efficiency, quality, and safety across the site.

KEY DUTIES

• Assist with the monitoring and basic operation of smart manufacturing systems and equipment
• Support data collection from sensors, machinery, and digital platforms
• Help identify simple faults or issues and elevate to technical teams where required
• Follow digital workflows and log updates accurately
• Work closely with production, engineering, and IT teams

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• An interest in technology, automation, or smart manufacturing
• Basic IT skills (e.g. using computers, tablets, or digital systems)
• Willingness to learn and follow processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills