Smart Technology Operative

Back TO Work; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Back TO Work in the United Kingdom offers an entry-level Smart Technology role to begin 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 and gain hands-on experience by monitoring systems, collecting data from sensors, and escalating faults to technical teams when needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with 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 escalate to technical teams where required.
• Follow digital workflows and log updates accurately.
• Work closely with production, engineering, and IT teams.

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