Technical Operator

We are looking for a motivated and safety-conscious Technical Operator to join our manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality products while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

As a Technical Operator, you will play a key role in the efficient running of the production line, operating equipment and machinery, supporting continuous improvement activities, and helping the team achieve production targets.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Technical Operator, you will play a key role in ensuring our production lines run safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating and monitoring production equipment and machinery.
• Carrying out routine line checks and basic fault finding.
• Supporting the achievement of daily production targets.
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
• Completing production records and quality documentation accurately.
• Identifying and reporting safety or quality concerns.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth shift handovers and efficient operations.
• Contributing ideas for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Operating forklift trucks safely where required (training/authorisation provided where applicable).

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Experience working in a commercial food production or catering environment.
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Catering.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A positive, energetic, and self-motivated attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

Desirable:

• Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
• HACCP Level 2 qualification.
• Previous experience operating manufacturing or production machinery.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £30,205 per annum plus shift pay (up to £7,741pa).
• Great working conditions and regular breaks
• Company pension scheme with life assurance
• Five weeks' holiday (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• A range of staff benefits including:
  • Employee discount scheme
  • On-site subsidised canteen
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to training and development opportunities, including in-house and corporate courses through Premier Foods

Closing Date: 30th August 2026