Technical Operator - Temporary

Premier Foods; Worksop; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading British food manufacturer as a Technical Operator. You'll be responsible for ensuring the efficiency, quality, and safety of the food manufacturing process. This full-time, temporary position offers an excellent salary and the chance to work in a fast-paced environment committed to quality products.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments required.
• Health & Safety or Food Safety qualifications needed.
• Technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and batch ingredients accurately.
• Operate and monitor production machinery.
• Conduct quality assurance checks.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintain hygiene standards and adhere to GMP.

Skills

Adaptability

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Technical Knowledge

Troubleshooting Skills

Health & Safety Knowledge

Food Safety Qualifications

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Job description

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Technical Operator - Temporary

Location: Worksop, GB

Contract: Temporary, Full Time

Salary: £36,488 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 3-week rotating shift pattern (40 hours per week)

Note: This role will be an ongoing temporary contract.

Closing date: 6th July 2025. We may close this vacancy earlier if we receive a high number of applications.

Are you a hands-on individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your work directly impacts products enjoyed by many? If so, we want you to join our team as a Technical Operator.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Technical Operator, you'll play a crucial role in our food manufacturing process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety at every stage. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ingredient Preparation & Batching: Precisely measuring and preparing ingredients to follow recipes accurately.
• Operating Production Machinery: Setting up, running, and monitoring machinery used for mixing, cooking, and filling products into packaging.
• Quality Assurance: Conducting quality checks throughout production to meet high standards.
• Maintenance Support: Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting equipment, working closely with Engineering.
• Hygiene & Safety: Maintaining hygiene standards and adhering to GMP to ensure a safe environment.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking dedicated individuals who can:

• Work independently or as part of a team (Adaptability & Teamwork)
• Be flexible across departments as needed
• Pay close attention to detail
• Have technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Experience in FMCG or manufacturing environments
• Health & Safety or Food Safety qualifications
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading food manufacturer and be part of a committed team.

A great British food company

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues across 13 manufacturing sites and offices nationwide.

Many of our brands have been part of UK life for over a century and are found in 90% of British households.

At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We strive to ensure all colleagues are given equitable opportunities, are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, regardless of who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe. Our culture welcomes everyone.