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Nights Technical Operator

Company:HR GO Recruitment
Salary:£37,000 to £37,000 a year
Hours:Full-time
Location:Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5PA
Job type:Permanent
Posting date:3 Sept 2026
Closing date:3 Oct 2026
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Summary

Technical Operator

Food production and manufacturing company

Night shifts: 4 on / 4 off, 7pm - 7am

HRGO are looking for a hands-on, mechanically minded person who works great under pressure. To join a we4ll know food manufacturing company as a Technical Operative - first responder to line stops, completing first-line mechanical fixes, changeovers and PPM support to keep production running safely and on plan.

Key duties: line set-up/run | fault finding/repairs | changeovers | PPM support | HACCP/GMP checks | CI/waste reduction | training operators.

You'll need: mechanical maintenance experience (confident strip/rebuild) | breakdown response | ideally NVQ 2/3 or HND | food safety/HACCP awareness | comfortable with OEE/downtime KPIs.

Duties:

    • Set up and run production/packaging lines to standard; monitor performance against targets

    • Complete changeovers, running adjustments, and support material/cleaning planning to maximise uptime

    • Carry out

      • first-line mechanical fault finding and repairs, plus routine checks and basic troubleshooting

    • Support

      • PPM with Engineering and escalate complex electrical/mechanical issues appropriately

    • Complete quality checks and records; ensure compliance with

      • HACCP, GMP, hygiene and H&S

    • Support CI/lean activity, reduce waste, and help train/coach operators

Requirements:

    • Strong ownership: drives issues to full resolution (across shifts/teams)

    • Clear thinking under pressure; curious, practical, and "first principles" problem-solving mindset

    • Mechanical maintenance experience (strip-down/rebuild, repair and adjust production machinery)

    • Proven experience in a similar line technician or maintenance role within a FMCG OR high-speed manufacturing environment.

    • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in a production setting.

    • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

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