Production Technician

Production Technician
Location: Belfast
Salary: £30,938.50 per annum + brilliant benefits!
Hours: Permanent | Full-time | Rotating Shift Pattern

MCS Group is pleased to be recruiting for a Production Technician to join a well-established food company based in Belfast. With over 300 years in business - This company continues to invest in people, processes, and product quality.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a motivated candidate to improve their skillset and improve their career prospects.

You will be trained in all aspects of the company's process, from raw materials to finished products, with the opportunity to build a long-term career within industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Shift senior technician and cover for operations as required
• Operate a computerised system and monitor performance
• Ensure safe, efficient, and hygienic running of operations
• Maintain accurate records for HACCP, production, and quality systems
• Ensure raw material supply and support equipment maintenance
• Operate bulk and retail packing lines (16kg, 25kg, 3kg, 1.5kg products)
• Carry out warehouse tasks including sampling, pallet checks and labelling
• Operate forklift truck (training provided)
• Assist in general site duties including weighbridge and laboratory cover
• Follow all Health & Safety and hygiene procedures

What We're Looking For:

Essential

• Minimum 3 years' relevant work experience in milling, grain handling, manufacturing, or food production
  OR
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs (A-C) including English & Maths (or equivalent)
  + 1 year's relevant work experience

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated with a willingness to learn
• Flexible and positive approach to shift work and responsibilities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good numeracy, attention to detail and IT proficiency
• Understanding of Health & Safety practices
• Capable of lone working and taking responsibility when required
• Physically fit and able to perform hands-on duties
• Confident in decision-making and problem-solving under pressure

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• 4X Life insurance
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Secure on-site parking
• Career development opportunities, including qualifications!

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group 028 96 935495

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