Process Technician

Location: Commutable between Hatfield and Hitchin area
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Production Manager

The Company

My client is a specialist manufacturer operating within the food ingredients sector, supplying high-quality products to customers across the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.

Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Process Technician to join their Operations team.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on manufacturing role responsible for supporting the day-to-day production of specialist food ingredients within a GMP-regulated environment.

The successful candidate will be involved in operating process equipment, maintaining quality and food safety standards, completing production documentation, and supporting the efficient running of manufacturing operations.

This position would suit an individual with experience in food manufacturing, ingredients, beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals or other process-driven production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily manufacturing operations in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Complete production records and manufacturing documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and basic laboratory testing.
• Monitor and control Critical Control Points (CCPs) in accordance with HACCP procedures.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), hygiene standards and food safety requirements.
• Support the receipt, inspection and storage of raw materials.
• Carry out routine equipment cleaning and sanitation activities.
• Support waste management and housekeeping procedures.
• Report equipment faults, maintenance requirements and process issues promptly

About You

Essential Experience

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing, beverage, ingredients, pharmaceutical, chemical or process manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Desirable Experience

• HACCP awareness or food safety knowledge.
• Experience operating process manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with filtration, extraction, blending, mixing or powder handling processes.
• Quality control or laboratory testing experience.
• Forklift licence.
• Experience working within a regulated manufacturing environment.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing specialist manufacturer.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Exposure to specialist production processes and technologies.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.

Apply

If you have experience within food, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical or process manufacturing and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

*All applicants must have full UK working rights. Unfortunately, my client cannot facilitate those requiring sponsorship or on a PSW visa*