Production Technician

Description:

We are looking for a driven Production Technician to join a global independent soft drinks manufacturer with 78 manufacturing sites worldwide including 6 sites in the UK based in Bridgwater (TA6).

Salary £36,271.07 pa (Basic £32,973.70 with a shift allowance of £3,297.37)
4 on 4 off Shift pattern – 2 Days, 2 Nights 4 days off
12 Hour shifts – Day: 06:00 to 18:00 & Night: 18:00 to 06:00
Permanent role
Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension, healthcare options, and employee benefits platform. 
As a Production Technician, you'll be at the centre of the manufacturing operation, ensuring every batch of juice, smoothie and beverage is produced safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.
 
You'll be joining a fast-paced production environment alongside over 500 colleagues, working across one of 27 high-speed production lines producing well-known brands such as Innocent Smoothies and leading supermarket juices.
This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of operating and monitoring machinery, carrying out changeovers, basic maintenance and first-line fault finding, while working closely with engineering teams to keep production running efficiently.
 
Ideally, you will be someone who enjoys taking ownership and staying one step ahead. You'll work alongsode a team of collegues to keep production moving efficiently. If you're someone who enjoys a hands-on role, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes satisfaction in seeing the finished product roll off the production line, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
 
Production Technician: Key responsibilities

Preparing and mixing ingredients accurately to meet production requirements
Carrying out quality checks to ensure high standards are maintained
Handling raw materials, including moving and lifting drums up to 25kg
Monitoring production flow and planning ahead to avoid delays
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times
Working independently while taking ownership of your area 
PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY and a member of the team will be in touch

Would also suit: Advanced Production Operative, Senior Production Operative, Skilled Production Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician,
Senior Line Operative, Machine Technician, Production Line Technician, Multi-Skilled Production Operative, Production Engineer (junior level), Technical Operator, Manufacturing Team Operative, Shift Production Technician, Process Improvement Operative

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy