Technician - Trainees Considered

Production Technician (Trainees considered) – Permanent, Ellough.

12 Hour shift rotation (3-week rotation averaging 40 hours per week)

Note: This replaces previous 2025 Trainee Technician job advertisement. If you applied in 2025, please let HR know if you are still interested.

You’re an innovative thinker, passionate about the planet and eager to play a role in creating sustainable packaging that keeps the world healthy, fed and working. As part of our world-class, performance-focused team you’ll work together with the team in a flexible manner to achieve maximum productivity throughout the shift, liaising with other departments alongside the Lead Technician and Shift Manager to escalate and resolve problem areas.

You’ll report to the Lead Technician/Shift Manager and follow our 4-3-3 shift pattern, 12-hour shifts including days and nights, Monday to Friday.

Key Job Accountabilities 

As part of the Technician Team, you’ll be responsible for…

• Undertaking machine and equipment safety checks prior to start up and complete appropriate paperwork.
• Working with the Shift Manager to achieve the Team Plans: e.g. Cleaning/Hygiene; Improvement Plans; Training Plans; Labour Plans. 
• Responsible for obtaining technical information, equipment and raw materials needed for start-up of jobs, to perform tool changes/colour changes and to accept new jobs into production.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient running and monitoring of production throughout the shift and for inspection, packing and identification of product to meet specifications.
• Ensuring highest quality standards are maintained and to work to Company policy of zero defects rectifying/escalating issues.
• Co-operating in providing cover during breaks periods and training sessions.
• Producing output targets set by the Shift Manager.
• Responsible for maintaining high standards of housekeeping and organisation and working to the 6 S’s system to achieve the requirements of the housekeeping/safety audits.
• Responsible for working safely and obeying all Company safety rules, using the appropriate safety equipment/clothing provided, carrying-out daily safety checks and reporting problems / hazards.

• The post holder may be required to perform duties other than those given in the job description. The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and would not themselves justify the re-evaluation of the post.

Qualifications/Requirements 

• Polymer Processing certification preferred or competent through experience and/or internal training
• Educated to GCSE Grade C level
• Knowledge of plastics manufacturing industry

• Engineering background / mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of EBM/ISBM or IM processing desirable