Production Technician

Manchester, United Kingdom Posted on 03/17/2026

Factra lives at the exciting intersection of manufacturing and e-commerce. Based in Manchester, UK, we are a fast-growing FMCG manufacturer specialising in e-liquids, CBD products, health food supplements, and nicotine pouches - designing, producing, and selling premium consumer products that people love. Operating from our 25,000 sqft production facility with 500+ unique product lines, we reach customers directly through our own e-commerce channels as well as through wholesale distribution partners around the world. With nearly a decade in business and year-on-year growth, we're scaling fast - and building the team to match.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Executive to join our small, close-knit production team at our Manchester facility. This is a fully on-site, hands-on role at the heart of what we do - operating the machinery that brings our products to life. You will work across our capsule filling and liquid filling lines, operating both semi-automatic and fully automatic equipment to consistently high standards of accuracy and quality. This is a role for someone who takes genuine pride in precision and understands that the quality of what comes off the production line matters.

What You'll Be Doing Machinery Operation & Production

• Operate semi-automatic and fully automatic capsule filling and liquid filling machinery in line with production schedules and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with machine setup, changeovers, and routine cleaning and maintenance alongside your teammates.
• Work accurately and consistently to meet production targets without compromising on quality or compliance.
• Follow all health and safety protocols and maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times.

Quality & Documentation

• Carry out in-process quality checks to ensure products meet specification at every stage of production.
• Maintain accurate and detailed batch records and production logs in line with GMP standards.
• Identify and elevate deviations, equipment issues, or quality concerns promptly and clearly.

Production Planning & Systems

• Work with the team to support production scheduling and ensure stock levels and output targets are accurately tracked.
• Experience with ERP or production management systems is advantageous and will be utilized in this role.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• A minimum of 2 years' experience working in a manufacturing or production environment, ideally within FMCG, food, supplements, CBD, pharmaceuticals, or a related sector.
• Proven experience operating semi-automatic or fully automatic production machinery.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail - you understand that precision is non-negotiable in a production environment.
• Experience maintaining batch records and carrying out in-process quality checks.
• Familiarity with GMP principles and regulated production environments is a strong advantage.
• Experience with ERP or production management systems is desirable.
• A reliable, proactive team player who takes ownership of their work and maintains high standards consistently.

Why Factra?

• Join a fast-growing company at an exciting stage of its development, with real opportunities for progression as we expand.
• Be part of a small, collaborative production team where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
• Work with a diverse and innovative product range across some of the most exciting consumer categories in the market today.
• Staff discount across our full product range.