Production Lead Technician

Holt Engineering are currently working with a close knit family run manufacturing company based in Winchester. Who are currently looking for a Production Lead Technician to work alongside the Production team leader and operating machinery to high standards. The Production Lead Technician is paying £30,000 per Annum. Working Monday to Friday 7:30am-4pm with other occasional shift cover when required. Duties for the Production Lead 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 payableTo be a Successful Production Lead Technician: 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 Lead Technician Role APPLY NOW! Or call Sam on (phone number removed)