Job Description:

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 payable

To 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!