Location: Ringwood, Hampshire
Job Type: Ongoing Temporary (with the opportunity to become permanent after 6 months)
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Hours: 45 hours per week
Monday to Friday: 7.00am - 4.30pm
Breaks: Two unpaid 30-minute breaks per day
We are recruiting for a Production Technician to join a growing food manufacturing company producing high-quality liquid food products for the catering and foodservice industry.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy production team where you'll be involved in the manufacture, blending and packaging of food products. The role is offered on an ongoing temporary basis, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position after 6 months for the right candidate.
If you have previous food manufacturing experience, are reliable and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, we'd like to hear from you.
The Role
As a Production Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.
Your duties will include:
- Preparing, blending and processing liquid food products in accordance with production schedules and recipes.
- Operating production machinery and carrying out basic fault finding where required.
- Recording production data accurately.
- Carrying out Clean-in-Place (CIP) procedures on production lines and process tanks.
- Packaging and preparing finished products ready for the warehouse.
- Cleaning machinery and production areas to food manufacturing standards.
- Maintaining excellent housekeeping and ensuring the department remains audit-ready.
- Following food safety, hygiene and quality procedures at all times.
- Working to production targets and departmental KPIs.
- Supporting other production activities as required.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience within a liquid processing environment would be advantageous.
- A good understanding of food safety and hygiene procedures.
- The ability to read and follow production schedules and recipes.
- Good attention to detail and accurate record-keeping skills.
- A proactive approach with good problem-solving ability.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- The ability to lift up to 25kg on a repetitive basis when required.
- Own transport, due to the location.
What's on Offer
- £12.71 per hour.
- Ongoing temporary position with the opportunity to become permanent after 6 months.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Full training provided.
- Opportunity to join a growing and successful food manufacturing business.
- Friendly and supportive team environment.
- Long-term career prospects for the right candidate.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your latest CV and we will be in touch in due course. If you would like further information before applying, please contact Alan, Nikola or Anita for a confidential discussion.
| Job Title: | Food Production Operative |
| Job Reference: | 50418 |
| Salary: | £12.71 - 12.71 per hour |
| Sector: | Industrial |
| Location: | Ringwood |
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