Paste Production Technician

Do you have experience working in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment and enjoy working with automated production equipment?

Monday - Friday 06:00 to 14:00

A leading food production company is looking for a Paste Production Technician to join its Cookhouse production team at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Leigh, Greater Manchester.

As a Paste Production Technician, you will play an important role in producing a range of culinary pastes to the highest standards of quality, food safety and consistency .

You'll be responsible for operating and monitoring paste production, thermal processing and filling equipment, ensuring products are safely processed and filled to specification.

This is a hands-on production role where attention to detail, technical ability and a strong safety-first mindset are essential.

What you'll be doing

Production & Machinery Operation

• Set up, operate and monitor automated paste production, thermal processing and filling equipment.

• Monitor product temperatures and ensure critical temperature limits are consistently achieved.
• Follow recipes and production specifications accurately to ensure the correct product consistency and quality.
• Support line changeovers, machine set-up, tooling adjustments and product changes.
• Monitor the production process and respond promptly to any issues or deviations.

Quality & Food Safety

• Monitor and manage Critical Control Points (CCPs) associated with the paste production process.
• Carry out routine quality checks, including product weights, seal integrity and visual inspections.
• Accurately complete production records, quality documentation, traceability information and process calculations.
• Maintain high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), hygiene and housekeeping throughout the Cookhouse.
• Follow all company Health & Safety, Food Safety and quality procedures.

Maintenance & Continuous Improvement

• Identify and resolve minor mechanical or process issues to help minimise downtime.
• Report significant equipment faults and breakdowns promptly to the Maintenance Engineering team.
• Work closely with colleagues across Production, Quality and Engineering to maintain efficient operations.
• Identify and suggest practical improvements that could increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve yield.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is technically minded, reliable and takes pride in producing high-quality food safely.

Essential:

• Experience operating machinery within a food manufacturing, FMCG or similar automated production environment.

• Good technical aptitude, with the ability to set up equipment and carry out basic fault finding.
• Strong attention to detail and good numerical and literacy skills.
• Ability to follow recipes, specifications and production procedures accurately.
• A strong commitment to Health & Safety, Food Safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a busy production team.

Desirable:

• Experience working with thermal processing or paste production equipment.
• Knowledge of pasteurisation processes.
• Previous experience in an industrial cookhouse or food-processing environment.
• Experience working with Critical Control Points (CCPs) and food manufacturing quality systems.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

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