Production Technicians

Production Technician

Location: Telford
Salary: Starting salary of £35,115 per annum (rising to £43,486 once key competency levels are achieved)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights, including weekends)

Are you passionate about machinery and hands-on production? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high‑performance environment where you can take ownership of a production line, diagnose issues in real time, and keep advanced machinery operating at peak performance?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward‑thinking, technology‑led manufacturing team in Telford, working with world‑class, fully automated equipment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Production Technician who enjoys being technically hands-on — operating machinery, adjusting parameters, optimising performance, and driving continuous improvement on fast‑moving production lines.

Please note: This is a 2-stage interview process, with the first stage consisting of a numeracy and literacy assessment on site in Telford, Shropshire.

Company Benefits:

• Salary: £35,115 rising to £43,486 once key competency levels are achieved.
• Benefits: Health Cash Plan, tech schemes, life assurance, health cover and more.
• Holiday: 5 weeks + 8 bank holidays (after year 1) with holiday pay based on average hours.
• Auto-enrolment pension.
• A long-term career with a rapidly growing, technology-led manufacturer.

The role:

As a Production Technician, you will play a key role in maintaining performance, quality, and efficiency across your assigned production line.

Responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining state‑of‑the‑art, fully automated production machinery
• Taking ownership of your line: training operators, overseeing outputs, and ensuring smooth day‑to‑day running
• Setting up equipment, adjusting machine parameters, monitoring performance, and optimising outputs
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical or process issues to minimise downtime
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reliability, and quality
• Running lines to SOPs, including start‑ups, shutdowns, changeovers, and quality checks
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Quality, and Health & Safety standards

What We’re Looking for:

• Proven experience operating production machinery, including adjusting settings and parameters to maintain quality and efficiency
• A technically minded individual with a strong interest in machinery, automation, and fault‑finding
• Comfortable working hands‑on in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• A flexible, proactive team player who performs well under pressure
• Enthusiasm for learning new technology and contributing to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to challenge processes or seek technical support when required
• Experience in food, FMCG, or processing environments is desirable, but not essential

If you’re used to running production lines, adjusting machinery settings, solving equipment issues, and driving performance on high‑speed or automated equipment, you’ll thrive in this role.

Apply Now!

If you’ve worked as a Production Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician, Machine Setter, Machine Operator (Technical Level), Production Operative (Technical), Packaging Technician, FMCG Technician, or Maintenance Operative within a production environment, you're used to running lines, solving machinery issues, and driving performance on fast‑moving equipment, you’ll thrive in this position.

Don’t miss your opportunity to work with world‑class technology and build a long‑term career with a growing manufacturer.

Apply today and take the next step in your career.

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