Technical Operator/ Line Setter

Adecco; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Line Setters / Tech Ops for a full-time, permanent role in Waterlooville. Responsibilities include setting up and monitoring production equipment, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Ideal candidates have proven FMCG experience and excellent attention to detail. Competitive pay starting at £14.00 per hour, with potential increases after 3 months.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a FMCG packaging line setting is essential.
• Familiarity with tooling and materials handling required.
• Basic math skills for measurement and calculations are important.

Responsibilities

• Change over and monitor production equipment.
• Perform regular maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during production.

Skills

FMCG experience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title

Line Setter / Tech Op (Full‑Time, Permanent)

Location

Waterlooville

Pay

£14.00 per hour (Pay review to increase to £15 per hour after 3 months) (Initially £17.16 with shift allowance on late shift)

Shift Options

• 6am – 3pm, Monday to Friday
• 6am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday
• 2pm – 10pm, Monday to Friday – Main shift currently recruiting for.

Overview

Our client is seeking experienced Line Setters / Tech Ops to join their expanding team. The successful candidates will be expected to hit the ground running, with proven experience in setting up packaging lines within a FMCG environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Change over and monitor production equipment to ensure optimal performance throughout the packaging process.
• Perform regular maintenance on equipment.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise during production.
• Adhere to safety protocols and company policies.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a FMCG packaging line setting is essential.
• Familiarity with tooling, materials handling, and basic math skills for measurement and calculations.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being self‑motivated.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production needs.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On‑site parking

If this role sounds of interest, please contact me today!

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