Production Technician

Holt Engineering are currently working with a close knit family run manufacturing company based in Winchester. Who are currently looking for a Production Technician to work alongside the Production team leader and operating machinery to high standards.

The Production Technician is paying £31,000 per annum + 20% Shift allowance 

Working Monday to Friday 2pm -10pm

Duties for the Production Technician:

Operate plant and equipment to mix, manufacture, transfer, and pack product.
Packaging of finished products to company standards
Handling / manufacturing products and raw materials 
Use of manual handling equipment available for moving heavy materials 
Maintain high levels of hygiene and housekeeping
Ensure that when products are transferred to other Departments, they are in a suitable “fit for purpose” condition that meets the customer’s expectations.
Provide and deliver training to technicians as required
Liaising with the Production Team Leaders, reporting on progress, informing of issues
Keeping the Production Team Leaders aware of any shortfalls on raw materials to meet the plan and fully utilise the production equipment
Provide Team Leader cover at Team Tier 1 meetings and at the 08.30 production review meeting.
Provide Shift Cover as and when required – a 10% shift allowance will be payableTo be a Successful Production Technician:

Full UK licence (beneficial)
Numerate and literate
Operate basic processes and equipment
A good understanding of quality control systems
An understanding of food hygiene
Experience within a manufacturing environment
Operation of some detailed plant operations
Experience of manufacturing processes
Technical knowledge of production processes
Technical understanding of complex equipment
A knowledge of basic planning systems and demonstrated competence with task allocation
Experience with training and development of new employees
The ability to communicate openly with multiple functions across the business
Previous work experience in a BRCGS environment (Desirable)If you feel like a perfect fit for the Production Technician Role APPLY NOW
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed