Short Intro and About the Job
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician to join our team at the Liverpool plant for fixed-term or permanent roles!
In this hands-on role, you’ll be at the heart of our production operations—running equipment safely and efficiently, ensuring product quality, and supporting continuous improvement. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in doing things right first time, and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
What will I be doing day to day?
* Operation of production equipment, in compliance with health and safety, GMP, and best-practice guidelines and procedures.
* Operation of production equipment in adherence to Company safety policy, rules, and procedures, working within WISE (Working in a Safe Environment) framework, ensuring Safe Behaviour at all times.
* Identify and report health or safety hazards & dangerous situations and put appropriate control measures in place, raising safety contacts where unsafe acts or practices are identified.
* Carry out risk assessments as appropriate.
* Coordinate audits for good housekeeping/5S and complete follow-up actions / proactive approach to ‘Clean as you go’.
* Operation of production equipment, in compliance with GMP and HACCP guidelines and procedures.
* Ensure full adherence to quality procedures such as Critical Control Points, processes, and standards in line with Quality Management System (QMS) & Danone Quality Food Standards.
* Perform and record in-process checks to verify that all products produced meet product standards, maintain a clean workstation by employing a clean-as-you-go mentality, and uphold the highest standard of right first time.
* Responsible for maximizing production quality and output in their area.
* Perform product visual quality checks.
* Fully accountable for completion of documentation standards (inputs / scanning into MES system).
* Ensure the manufacture of product to specification at the right time & cost, ensuring a Right First-Time approach.
* Responsible for ensuring the maximized output is achieved in area.
* Responsible for driving direct and indirect KPI’s.
* Anticipate problems to avoid impact on customer service.
Interested in this role and have the experience we are looking for? You can submit your CV through sHaRe.
What do you need to be successful in this job? Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with a sound understanding of GMP, HACCP, and 5S is essential. The right person will be someone who wants to make a real impact in their role, enjoys taking initiative, and driving improvements. You’ll be self-motivated, proactive, and a flexible team worker with good communication skills. You should be vigilant and able to think on your feet to solve problems as they arise.
About You
What do you need to be successful in this job? Same as above, emphasizing the required experience and qualities.
We operate on a rotating 24/7 shift pattern. You’ll have a structured onboarding and training program. Starting salary is £26,026 + 33% shift allowance. After demonstrating competence, you can expect a salary of £29,459 + 33% shift allowance + bonus, typically within 6 months. You’ll also be eligible for our flexible rewards and benefits package and excellent pension scheme. We support your personal development and career growth.
About Us, What We Offer, and Next Steps
Danone is undergoing a strategic transformation and seeks passionate individuals to join us. We focus on healthy nutrition and digital innovation, aiming to be more agile and integrated. As a leading food and drink company with over 100 years of expertise, our brands include Volvic, Evian, Activia, Alpro, and many others.
We offer a competitive package including a double-matched pension, annual bonus, private healthcare, life assurance, product vouchers, and flexible benefits like gym discounts, childcare vouchers, and more.
Our mission and values guide our behavior, work culture, community engagement, and employee development. We promote an inclusive, flexible working environment. Please specify your flexible working preferences in your application.
Learn more about our commitments at www.danone.com
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