Manufacturing Technician

Location Hull
Discipline: Manufacturing & Production, Engineering & Maintenance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000-£40,400
Contact name: Simon Cutsforth

Contact email: simon@cprec.co.uk
Contact phone: 01482 205808
Job ref: 716033
Published: about 18 hours ago
Expiry date: 04 Aug 2025 00:59
Job Title: Manufacturing Technician x 2
Location: Hull
Salary - £35,000-£40,400 + Overtime + 26 days holiday plus stats + Excellent Pension + Healthcare + Perkbox  


Role

 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join a growing FMCG production facility in Hull. Working on a high-speed vacuum-packed production line, you’ll play a key role in operating and maintaining automated machinery while supporting the delivery of quality, safety, and efficiency standards. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong technical and machinery experience who enjoys working as part of a collaborative production team in a fast-paced environment.
The role will be working Monday to Friday on an alternating earlies and afternoons shift pattern on a 38-hour working week. Mon to Thurs the hours will be 6am to 2pm and 2pm-10pm and Friday is 6am to 12 noon and noon to 6pm.
Key Responsibilities
Primary (75%)
  • Operate, maintain, and set up PLC-controlled vertical vacuum packing machinery
  • Ensure effective day-to-day operation of the product packing area
  • Complete all process documentation to ensure traceability
  • Conduct routine cleaning and maintenance of equipment and working area
  • Troubleshoot machine faults and optimise packing line performance
  • Analyse and present OEE data to monitor and improve operational efficiency
Secondary (25%)
  • Provide cover for Packing Operators during breaks and absences
  • Support the Engineering Team with maintenance and repair tasks
  • Manage product and packaging changeovers effectively
  • Uphold excellent housekeeping and hygiene standards across the packing area
Experience & Qualifications
  • Must have experience of running, setting, and operating complex machinery within an FMCG or Process Setting
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills ideally with an Engineering background
  • Must have Set Up Experience
  • Have experience of working to ISO/BRC or GMP standards
  • Must have worked in a similar role with the following job titles: Line Technician, Production Technician, Senior Operator, Asset Care Technician, Man Tech, Packaging Technician, Machine Technician
  
What’s in it for you?
  • Opportunity to work within a high-performing production environment
  • Stable full-time hours with consistent shift structure
  • Supportive team culture and structured processes
  • Excellent career development potential within a well-established operation
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