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Support Technician
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We are supporting a global food production organisation in Liverpool who are looking to add a Support Technician to their Brocklebank Operation. This role plays an important part in keeping both the Crush and Refinery areas running safely, efficiently and in line with operational standards.
About the role
This position suits someone who enjoys hands-on work within an industrial environment, is comfortable supporting different parts of the operation and has a flexible mindset when it comes to covering shifts, absences and training needs.
Location : Liverpool
Job type : 2 yrs fixed term
Salary : Salary: £41,580 per annum + cover fee (when required)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Daily Operations Support
- Assist the Manufacturing Coordinator with day-to-day activities, contributing to continuous improvement across the site.
- Help maintain smooth running of plant operations, including the movement and handling of materials, products and chemicals.
- Provide support during shutdowns, start-ups and periods of long-term absence, with the flexibility to move into shift cover where needed.
- Safety, Compliance and Housekeeping
- Maintain high housekeeping standards across the plant and support compliance with audit requirements.
- Use SAP to report maintenance issues, hazards and safety concerns identified during the shift.
- Follow strict safe working practices and promote safety culture among colleagues and contractors.
Additional Responsibilities
- Support training activities by covering for operators attending development sessions.
- Assist with first aid, shutdown activities, audits and other operational needs as required.
- Participate in problem solving and improvement initiatives within a self-managed team environment.
Required Education/Skills
- NVQ II in mechanical, chemical or process engineering
- OR experience in an industrial process environment
- OR 5 GCSEs (A-C), including English and Maths
- Basic computer literacy
- Strong communication skills
- Good planning and organisational capability
- Practical, hands-on mindset with strong housekeeping standards
- Flexible approach and ability to learn quickly
- Able to work flexible shift patterns when business needs require it
- Experience working in industrial environments
What's in it for you
- Opportunity to gain exposure across multiple areas of manufacturing operations
- A role that supports skills growth and contributes directly to site performance
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Opportunity to earn additional through cover shifts
- Private healthcare
- Generous pension scheme
- Life assurance
