LINE TECHNICIAN
Night Shift: 40 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 10 PM - 6 AM
Competitive Salary plus shift Premium
We are excited to partner with a Leading FMCG manufacturer located in Essex. We re working to recruit a Manufacturing Machine Operator for their night shift team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing business that is heavily investing in its future. They offer career progression and development opportunities.
We are seeking a Line Technician, or Machine Operator with experience operating production and packing machinery within a similar food, FMCG, or manufacturing environment (such as food processing or packaging). The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and maintain a strong attention to detail.
What We're Looking For
- Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and experience working within strict health and safety protocols.
- Experience of wastage and critical control points steps in the food production process.
- Familiarity with production KPIs, including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), output, and waste metrics.
- Confident and self motivated you will be covering the Shift Lead whenever on annual leave.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct pre-start machine setups and adjust settings throughout your shift to maintain quality standards.
- Identify and report any faults on the production line to the Production and Engineering teams to ensure timely resolution.
- Strictly follow health and safety guidelines, and report any near misses or incidents promptly.
- Champion the highest standards of quality, food safety, hygiene, and housekeeping within the packing area by adhering to GMP, ensuring compliance with both company and customer standards.
- Effective Communication
- Engage with the line team daily to discuss line performance against KPIs and ensure that performance metrics are transparent and communicated effectively.
- Work collaboratively with the line team to efficiently execute all line tasks while meeting quality expectations.
- Strive to consistently meet and exceed production targets for your shift while finding ways to enhance productivity.
- Reduce downtime during changeovers through improved preparation and readiness.
- Respond swiftly and effectively to changes in the production schedule to maintain inventory levels.
There will be overtime opportunities available, along with various training and course available & attractive benefits package