Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Engineering Technical Operator (Grade 5)
Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Your opportunity
We’re currently looking for an Engineering Technical Operator at our Huhtamaki Gosport Site and you should be within reasonable commuting distance from here. You will be working on a shift pattern working 6am – 6pm one week Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun and the following week Tues & Weds.

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out mini preventive maintenance (PM) on various paper product manufacturing machines to required standards.
• Fault-find and support basic repairs on equipment and machinery as per training level.
• Communicate equipment condition and highlight emerging issues to Engineering.
• Support engineering team with maintenance, audits, and tool changes.
• Train and mentor other team members including GMP cleaners and participate in improvement projects.

What you’ll bring to the role

• Previous experience working within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (grades A–C).
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Values similar to ours: Care, Dare and Deliver

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary and shift premiums.
• Opportunities for training, mentoring, and further development.
• Participation in improvement and Six Sigma projects.
• Supportive team environment focused on safety and quality.
• Excellent working conditions in a sustainable and forward-looking company.

Go ahead, apply today!
If this sounds like a good fit, then we’d love to hear from you. Once we review applications, we’ll then be in touch to arrange interviews which may include a site visit and assessment.
What our employees say
“It’s always safe, and they made me feel supported from day one.”
Engineering Operator
“It felt a little fast-paced at first but now I love it!”
Technical Operator
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet. Enjoy a career, packaged with care.
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet

What you’ll be doing

• Carry out mini preventive maintenance (PM) on various paper product manufacturing machines to required standards.
• Fault-find and support basic repairs on equipment and machinery as per training level.
• Communicate equipment condition and highlight emerging issues to Engineering.
• Support engineering team with maintenance, audits, and tool changes.
• Train and mentor other team members including GMP cleaners and participate in improvement projects

What you’ll bring to the role

• Previous experience working within a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (grades A–C).
• Ability to work independently and proactively with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Values similar to ours: Care, Dare and Delive