Line Operator Technician

Line Operator Technician

Coventry, UK | Automated Food Industry Environment | Shift Based Role

Some manufacturing sites make products.

This site keeps the UK food industry moving.

Operating from a highly automated production facility in Coventry, this business plays a critical role in supporting major food manufacturers across the UK. Working at serious scale, the site processes and prepares thousands of trays and food handling containers every single hour, helping some of the country’s biggest food businesses keep production running safely and efficiently.

The environment is fast paced, heavily automated and genuinely operationally focused. Across the facility you’ll find high speed conveyor systems, automated washing machinery, pumps, sensors, motors, gearboxes, conveyor chains and material handling equipment all working continuously around the clock.

This is the type of place where reliability matters. Where teamwork matters. And where people who take pride in standards tend to do very well.

The Role

Working as part of the production team, you’ll report into the Shift Manager and play a key role in ensuring machinery and production lines continue operating safely and efficiently.

This is a very hands on role where you’ll be expected to get involved with the practical side of keeping production moving.

Responsibilities

• Routine machine checks and preventative maintenance
• Replacing damaged conveyor belts and conveyor chains
• Changing bearings, motors and gearboxes
• Supporting with mechanical repairs and breakdown response
• Carrying out basic fault finding and escalating issues where required
• Carrying out quality and hygiene inspections
• Maintaining production flow and stock levels
• Supporting Engineers with line reliability improvements
• Operating safely within strict Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures
• Manual handling and general operational duties

What They’re Looking For

This role would suit somebody who enjoys hands on manufacturing environments and is comfortable working within a busy automated facility.

You’ll ideally have experience working around:

• Conveyors and automated production lines
• Bearings, chains, motors and gearboxes
• Mechanical maintenance tasks within manufacturing or industrial environments
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive attitude towards problem solving
• The ability to work under pressure
• A team focused mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability within a changing production environment

Why People Like Working Here

A lot of manufacturing businesses talk about automation and investment.

This site actually delivers it.

You’ll gain exposure to:

• High speed automated production systems
• Conveyor and materials handling equipment
• Pumps, motors, chains and automated wash systems
• Continuous improvement culture
• Large scale food industry operations

For somebody wanting long term stability, technical exposure and the chance to build experience within a modern automated manufacturing environment, this is a very strong opportunity.