Role Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Technician to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Stonebridge, Milton Keynes.
This is a hands-on role, including shot blasting, fully preparing metal components and operating/maintaining all non-CNC machines.
About the Company
Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.
Key Responsibilities:
* Follow processes and detail any non-conformances.
* Use gauges and measuring equipment for inspection purposes.
* Use jigs and assembly fixtures to manufacture high-quality repetitive components.
* Maintain a clean environment within the department.
* Use correct consumables for preparation and sanding of metal and polymer components before paint/powder application.
* Booking on and off jobs, filling out timesheets and quality check sheets.
* Identifying material surface defects on parts prior to paint/powder application and repairing using adequate products.
* Masking, final paint/powder preparation, handling parts on and off paint runways.
* Moving chassis parts in and out of paint booths.
* Maintaining a high standard of 5s workplace organisation.
Personal Characteristics:
* Committed team player with emphasis on flexibility and productivity.
* Good Attention to detail.
* Must be prepared to work regular overtime.
Previous Experience:
* Ability to read and execute SOP'S to a high standard.
* An appreciation of the Health & Safety hazards within a paint shop, specifically isocyanates & flammable liquids.
* Experience operating within a lean manufacturing/continuous improvement team environment.
* Ability to read, write and communicate at all levels.
* Experience preparing unpainted parts (desirable).
* Welding knowledge (desirable).
* Experience using and maintaining air-fed respiratory equipment (desirable).
* Shot blasting experience (desirable).
Working Hours:
This role works on a rotating shift pattern, and the successful candidate will work one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts (37.5 hours per week basic):
* Early Shift: 06:00 - 14:00 (Monday - Thursday), 06:00 - 11:30 (Friday).
* Late Shift: 14:00 - 22:00 (Monday - Thursday), 11:00 - 16:30 (Friday).
* Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.37 per hour (rising to a maximum of £14.94 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)
* Shift Premium: 15% on all basic hours worked (37.5 per week)
* Overtime: paid at a premium rate (x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked)
* Bonus: weekly production bonus guaranteed at a minimum of £50 per week when all qualifying criteria are met, annual bonus (for indication only) based on recent average £500 per annum
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
* Annual bonus (£500 per annum, based on recent average - for indication only)
* 5% contributory pension scheme
* Life insurance scheme
* Health cover scheme
* Staff discounts
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee referral scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Free on-site parking
* Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
* Free quarterly company lunches
* Free family events
* On-site changing rooms and showers