Technical Operator – Canmaking

  • All Posting Locations: Wigan, England, GB
  • Job Functions: Manufacturing
  • Date Published: May 28, 2025
  • Ref#: R-93234

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About the Role

Job Description

Role: Technical Operator

Location: Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green, Wigan UK

Shift Patterns – 1 x Double Day Pattern (6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm alternating weeks) & 2 x Nights (10pm-6am). All Monday-Friday.

Working hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:00pm

Who are we?

We are Kraft-Heinz Kitt Green – Home of our world-famous Heinz Baked Beans, "Nourishing the Nation" and in production since 1959! You will be joining one of the world's best loved Food & Beverage brands, as well as one of the most iconic FMCG factories in Europe.

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled and motivated 3 Canmaking Technical Operators to join our high-performing team at Kraft Heinz Kitt Green. As a key player in our production team, you'll play a critical role in maintaining our innovative canmaking assets, ensuring maximum volume and quality standards are met.

If you're a motivated and skilled professional looking for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our dynamic team and take your career to the next level!

What You'll Be Doing

  • Collaborate with our multi-disciplined shift team to optimise equipment utilisation and deliver exceptional results;
  • Take ownership of maintenance and operational duties to support production and asset care;
  • Continuously monitor and control processes to ISM standards, driving excellence in every aspect of your work;
  • Safely perform work on equipment in the Canmaking Department, using your mechanical skills to troubleshoot and repair issues;
  • Assist our engineers in repairs, overhauls, and other projects, sharing your expertise and learning from theirs;
  • Leverage our business systems to report your work and contribute to the team's overall effectiveness;
  • Participate in training and development programs to enhance your skills and knowledge, and help others achieve production targets;
  • Be a flexible and proactive team player, providing cover across shifts and participating in all aspects of our KraftHeinz Management System (KHMS).

What You'll Have

  • L3 Technical Operator Qualified;
  • Process equipment experience;
  • Mechanical Experience / skills;
  • Hands on approach to breakdown and repairs;
  • Previous Sterilising & Mechanical experience would be a great to have;
  • A flexible and enthusiastic outlook, with a passion for teamwork and collaboration;
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to implement effective solutions;
  • Excellent communication and training skills, with a willingness to learn and develop.

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and commitment to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins – and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and cultivating strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.  Our emerging and iconic food and beverage brands deliver the best taste, fun, and quality to every table we touch. Worldwide.

We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. Consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress. As we drive innovation company-wide.

Our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We believe in being good humans — working to improve our company, communities, and planet.

We’re proud of where we’ve been and even more thrilled about where we’re headed as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our iconic and nostalgic brands.

Good isn’t good enough. We choose greatness every day by making bold decisions and challenging what’s ordinary. All while celebrating our wins – and failures – as we work together to transform the future of food.

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