Technical Food Process Operator
CV-LibraryBraintree, EssexpermanentPosted: 4 June 2026
Apply NowMarket 36 Recruitment are recruiting for a Technical Food Process Operator for our client based in Braintree. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturer operating unique spray crystallisation technology within a food production environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment, maintaining quality and hygiene standards, and ensuring food products are manufactured safely and efficiently.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor specialist computer-controlled production equipment.
* Manufacture food products in line with production, quality, and hygiene standards.
* Prepare packaging, labels, and coding to specification.
* Store, mix, blend, and package products following GMP procedures.
* Carry out product inspection, packing, and metal detection checks.
* Palletise, wrap, and label finished goods.
* Complete production and food safety documentation accurately.
* Carry out cleaning schedules and maintain high housekeeping standards.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, and quality procedures.
* Support other departments as required.
Experience
* Previous experience within a manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical, or chemical environment.
* Experience operating and monitoring automated production equipment.
* Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, or similar production systems would be advantageous.
* Previous manual handling experience.
Skills & Qualifications
* Confident using computer-based production systems.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
* Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* FLT Counterbalance or Bendi licence advantageous but not essential.
Hours
* 43 hours per week.
* Monday to Thursday: 7:15am – 5:15pm.
* Friday: 7:15am – 3:15pm.
Salary
* Up to £35,100 per annum.
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles
The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and monitoring production equipment, maintaining quality and hygiene standards, and ensuring food products are manufactured safely and efficiently.
Roles & Responsibilities
* Operate and monitor specialist computer-controlled production equipment.
* Manufacture food products in line with production, quality, and hygiene standards.
* Prepare packaging, labels, and coding to specification.
* Store, mix, blend, and package products following GMP procedures.
* Carry out product inspection, packing, and metal detection checks.
* Palletise, wrap, and label finished goods.
* Complete production and food safety documentation accurately.
* Carry out cleaning schedules and maintain high housekeeping standards.
* Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, food safety, and quality procedures.
* Support other departments as required.
Experience
* Previous experience within a manufacturing, food production, pharmaceutical, or chemical environment.
* Experience operating and monitoring automated production equipment.
* Knowledge of SCADA, PLC, or similar production systems would be advantageous.
* Previous manual handling experience.
Skills & Qualifications
* Confident using computer-based production systems.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
* Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* FLT Counterbalance or Bendi licence advantageous but not essential.
Hours
* 43 hours per week.
* Monday to Thursday: 7:15am – 5:15pm.
* Friday: 7:15am – 3:15pm.
Salary
* Up to £35,100 per annum.
Market 36 Recruitment Ltd cover a range of sectors including Commercial, Industrial, Engineering, HR & Finance & ITAD. This vacancy is being advertised by Market 36 Recruitment Ltd. We operate as an Employment Business for temporary roles and as an Employment Agency for permanent roles