# Production Support Technician

> Albert Bartlett · Boston, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-19

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Production

## Description

Albert Bartlett is a progressive British family brand, established in 1948 and dedicated to providing quality potatoes for delicious meals.

We want Albert Bartlett to be a world famous household brand, renowned for quality and expertise in own label and branded potatoes and potato products.

We aim to be an innovative and improving company that exceeds our customers’ expectations while operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable way.

  
**We are currently recruiting for Production Support Technician at our Fresh potato packing site in Boston, Lincolnshire.**

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting production activity, maximising line performance, and creating and monitoring operating procedures, ensuring safe and cost-effective practices are adopted. You will ensure 100% compliance and “right first time”, promoting best operational practice and validate the processes and equipment. You will conduct training and ensure training compliance using available resources and provide support and expertise to all departments with a view to maximising performance.

**Shift & Hours of work:** 4 days on, 4 days off rolling shift pattern, working 6am to 6pm

**Salary:** Depending on experience

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### Responsibilities

-   Be expert in the machinery and production line operation.

-   Validate the equipment & process, taking required action to close any performance gaps.
-   Document and monitor line performance carrying out any equipment or product tests required to validate the process and equipment.
-   Work in all areas of the production facility, identifying opportunities for improvement.
-   Define production standard settings in conjunction with Production Management and ensure production machinery is operated to standard settings.
-   Ensure that all work undertaken is carried out to the standard required by the Production shift lead, that all appropriate safety legislation is observed and report any potentially unsafe working methods, installations, or equipment.
-   Challenge constructively existing ideas and practices, use data to improve efficiency.
-   Undertake qualification to be able to perform and validate tasks to support equipment performance and reliability.
-   Assisting the creation of method statements and risk assessments. 
-   Support Project implementations

## Requirements

-   Experience within a manufacturing or food production environment.
-   Experience of Operate Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) machinery and Multihead weighers
-   Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to train and guide a team.
-   Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
-   Strong understanding of health and safety regulations as related to machine operation.
-   Effective communication skills for liaison with staff and management.
-   Ability to stay calm in a busy Production environement.

## Benefits

-   Long Service Awards
-   Employee of the Month & On the Spot Awards
-   Discounted Staff Sales
-   Life Assurance
-   Access to Free Wellbeing Services (inc. counselling and financial advice).
-   Retailer Discount Scheme
-   Cycle to Work Scheme
-   Wellbeing & Engagement Events throughout the year
-   Free Parking

## Apply

[Apply at Albert Bartlett](https://apply.workable.com/albert-bartlett/j/1AFA76CA0A/apply)

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