Gripple Technician

Location: Newmarket
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 DOE (Up to – £16.54 per hour)
Working Hours: Monday – Friday | 2:00pm – 10:00pm
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

The Role

My client is a well-established food manufacturer based in Newmarket and is looking for an experienced Gripple Technician to join their production team.

This role would suit someone with previous experience as a Machine Operative, Machine Technician, Production Technician or within a similar manufacturing role who has strong mechanical aptitude and basic engineering knowledge. You will be responsible for keeping specialist gripple equipment running efficiently, carrying out basic maintenance, troubleshooting faults and ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum.

Working closely with the Production and Engineering teams you will play a key role in maintaining efficient production while ensuring the highest standards of food safety, quality and compliance are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate specialist gripple equipment safely and efficiently

• Carry out fault finding and basic mechanical maintenance on gripple machinery

• Replenish gripple boxes to ensure the production line continues running without unnecessary stoppages

• Monitor machine performance and identify potential issues before they impact production

• Record gripple-related downtime accurately using the RedZone system

• Escalate faults requiring Engineering support and record causes and resolutions for continuous improvement

• Work closely with the Engineering team to minimise production downtime

• Direct and support colleagues working on the production line to ensure tasks are completed efficiently

• Operate the case end label machine including machine set-up, label checks and changing label reels

• Complete all required production and quality checks

• Ensure all products are manufactured in line with food safety legislation, customer requirements and company standards

• Maintain full product traceability throughout the production process

• Follow all quality procedures to ensure products meet required standards

• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards across the production area

• Work safely at all times in accordance with health and safety procedures

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a right first time approach

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Previous experience within a food manufacturing or production environment

• Experience working as a Machine Operative, Machine Technician, Production Technician or in a similar machinery-based role

• Basic engineering knowledge with the ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues

• Experience carrying out basic machine maintenance and fault finding

• Good understanding of health and safety procedures

• HACCP and allergen awareness

• Basic IT skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Well organised with the ability to work to deadlines

• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required

What We Are Looking For

My client is looking for someone with a strong mechanical mindset who enjoys working with machinery in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will be confident troubleshooting equipment, have a good understanding of production processes and be committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

If this role aligns with what you are looking for we encourage you to apply below!