Technical Operator - Nights

Bishop's Stortford · Admin & Office

£35,000 - £37,000 per annumNight shift

Technical Operator - Night Shift

7am - 7pm 4 on/4 off

We're looking for a proactive, hands-on individual who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and takes pride in keeping operations running smoothly. If you're mechanically minded, works calm under pressure, and driven to take ownership while continuously learning and developing your skills. This is a key role within the team, where you'll be at the heart of maintaining and improving our production lines responding quickly to issues, supporting team organisation, and ensuring each shift runs to plan.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

  • Set up and operate production and packaging lines to the correct standards
  • Monitor performance to ensure the lines are operating effectively and will meet production targets
  • Monitor process parameters such as temperature, pressure, fill weight, and mixing times
  • Complete changeovers and running adjustments

Equipment & Technical Duties

  • Perform routine equipment checks and basic troubleshooting. Identify mechanical or operational issues and resolve or escalate as needed
  • Support preventative maintenance activities with engineering teams
  • Maintain accurate equipment settings and technical records

Quality & Food Safety

  • Ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP, GMP, and hygiene procedures
  • Ensure all quality checks are completed and product specifications are met
  • Record production data, quality checks, and deviations

Health & Safety

  • Follow all health and safety procedures and safe operating practices
  • Maintain a clean and hygienic production environment
  • Report hazards, incidents, or near misses.

You will also be responsible for continuous improvement on the production line, be a positive contributor to the team, work towards KPI, comply within the safety and compliance procedures and more. Full job description on application.


Interview process - 3 stages

Group exercise (fault resolution)

Individual assessment (analysis and fault finding)

1:1 interview assessment (competency based questions)

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Frequently asked questions

  • How do I apply for Technical Operator - Nights?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £35,000 - £37,000 per annum

  • Where is this job based?

    Bishop's Stortford

  • Who is the employer?

    HR GO Recruitment

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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