Production Line Technician

Job Overview

Herefordshire Accommodation Overtime

Hours:

40 hours per week (flexibility required during peak periods);
Overtime paid after 48 hours at 1.25x basic rate (averaged over a 17‑week period). Working Pattern: 4 days out of 7 (Wednesday to Saturday). Variable start & finish times.

The Job:
As a production technician, you will take responsibility for managing the grading and packing of blueberries to maximise raw material utilisation, maintain efficiency, and ensure product quality.

• Operate and monitor blueberry grading equipment to maximise efficiency and minimise waste
• Supervise a small team to ensure smooth and consistent line performance
• Carry out routine equipment checks and basic maintenance
• Report faults or performance concerns to the Production Manager
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and food safety records
• Manage line performance against agreed KPIs
• Promote and maintain best practice in hygiene, food safety, and Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and customer specifications

A large, well established fresh produce business operating a high volume soft fruit packing facility in Herefordshire is seeking a Production Line Technician to join its commercial production team.

The company supplies leading UK retailers and operates a fast‑paced, quality‑driven environment where product freshness, efficiency, and food safety are paramount.

• Experience in a busy factory or food production environment
• Fresh produce experience advantageous
• Experience operating or maintaining machinery
• Basic mechanical understanding for troubleshooting minor issues
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Flexible and adaptable to seasonal production demands
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene, and Health & Safety standards
• Computer literate for scanning and reporting tasks
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport preferred
• Ideally locally based or willing to relocate due to demanding and unpredictable working schedule (on‑site accommodation may be available, e.g. pod or room within shared house)

• Competitive hourly rate – 33 days annual leave
• Opportunity to develop within a growing independent business

to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant,

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