Manufacturing Technician (MT1)

At Hain Celestial, we're passionate about creating great products while fostering an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture. We're looking for a motivated and hands-on Manufacturing Technician Level 1 (MT1) to join our Operations team in Histon.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with manufacturing, production, warehouse, or operational experience who enjoys leading by example, solving problems, and developing others in a fast-paced environment

As a Manufacturing Technician Level 1, you will play a key role in the day-to-day running of our production lines, goods-in operations, and dispatch areas. You'll act as the first point of contact for operators on shift, helping to maintain safety, quality, productivity, and performance standards across multiple operational areas. 

You'll be responsible for coordinating labour, leading changeovers, troubleshooting minor issues, monitoring performance, and coaching team members to develop their skills and knowledge. Working closely with the MT2 team, you'll help deliver operational excellence while supporting a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities / Accountability of the Role:

• Leading and supporting daily production and warehouse activities.
• Coordinating labour, breaks, training schedules, and operational priorities.
• Leading line start-ups, shutdowns, and product changeovers.
• Monitoring performance and updating key operational KPIs.
• Identifying and resolving minor operational and equipment issues.
• Supporting safety, quality, hygiene, and GMP standards.
• Managing stock control, material movements, and traceability requirements.
• Coaching and developing colleagues to enhance team capability.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects.
• Acting as the communication link between operators and leadership teams.

What you will need for the Role: 

We're looking for someone who can combine technical capability with strong people skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within manufacturing, production, warehousing, or a similar environment.
• A strong understanding of safety, quality, and hygiene standards.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• Mechanical awareness and confidence troubleshooting basic issues.
• Experience working within a fast-paced operation.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and make informed decisions under pressure.
• Strong numerical and written skills.
• A positive, collaborative approach to coaching and supporting others.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary / rate of pay
• 25 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holiday
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• A day off work to support our charity partners
• Flexible working options
• Pension
• Medical benefit
• And access to a HUB that offers many discounts from a range of suppliers and retailers

About The Hain Celestial Group

Hain Celestial Group is a leading health and wellness company whose purpose is to inspire healthier living for people, communities and the planet through better-for-you brands. For more than 30 years, our portfolio of beloved brands has intentionally focused on delivering nutrition and well-being that positively impacts today and tomorrow. Headquartered in Hoboken, N.J., Hain Celestial’s products across snacks, baby/kids, beverages, meal preparation, and personal care, are marketed and sold in over 75 countries around the world. Our leading brands include Garden Veggie™ snacks, Terra® chips, Garden of Eatin’® snacks, Earth’s Best® and Ella’s Kitchen® baby and kids foods, Celestial Seasonings® teas, Joya® and Natumi® plant-based beverages, Greek Gods® yogurt, Cully & Sully®, Imagine® and New Covent Garden® soups, Yves® and Linda McCartney’s® (under license) meat-free, and Alba Botanica® natural sun care, among others.

Hain Celestial UK

In the UK,  Hain is one of the UK's leading food companies. We create food and drink products with natural goodness at their core. We're the business behind a host of household brands - Hartley's jams and jellies, Sun-Pat peanut butters, New Covent Garden Soup Co., Linda McCartney's meat free food, and Yorkshire Provender to name a few. Nearly half of our business is private label - we create quality freshly prepared fruit and juices, desserts, soups, sweet spreads and meat free products for our retail partners.

Over our sites up and down the UK, we employ circa 1,200 people in roles within Production, Supply Chain, Product Development, Sales and Marketing, and through to our Finance, HR, IT and beyond. Each of our colleagues is vital to our continued success. That's why we target the best talent, and help to develop them through the ranks.  

Our Values

Own It – I am empowered and accountable for improving Hain’s business results and impact

Win Together – I collaborate with others to grow, deliver and celebrate success.

Foster Inclusion – I create an environment where everyone feels welcome, respected and valued for their uniqueness.

Be Curious – I explore ideas & insights with a growth mindset.

Our Purpose

To inspire healthier living for people, communities & the planet through better-for-you brands

Our Mission

To build purpose-driven brands that make healthier living more attainable by empowering our people, engaging our partners, and living our lives.

If you need reasonable adjustments made to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you in the right way.

If Hain sounds like the company you'd like to contribute your energy and enthusiasm towards, and come on an exciting journey with us, then we can't wait to hear from you!