Production Technician
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An established engineering and manufacturing business based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire is looking to recruit a Production Technician to join its production team.
This is a varied, hands-on role combining assembly, testing, calibration and continuous improvement activities. It would suit someone with a technical background who enjoys problem-solving and working across multiple product lines in a structured production environment.
The Role
As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for building, testing and calibrating assemblies to meet defined quality and safety standards. You’ll also support documentation, troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities within production.
This role offers exposure to both mechanical and electronic systems, with occasional field-based work when required.
Key Responsibilities
Build and test assemblies, including equipment setup and operation
Perform minor preventative maintenance and equipment adjustments
Inspect and test finished products to ensure compliance with specifications
Calibrate products across multiple product ranges
Identify mechanical or process issues and support troubleshooting activities
Document findings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Support development and documentation of standard operating procedures
Assist with product and process development in collaboration with the Quality team
Contribute to production-related software improvements where applicable
Produce clear reports and maintain accurate production records
Follow all safety regulations and company procedures
Provide training to internal and external stakeholders where appropriate
Occasionally support field-based activities, including customer site visits What We’re Looking For
Experience in a production, manufacturing or technical assembly environment
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Ability to inspect, analyse and troubleshoot systems or equipment
Comfortable running tests and interpreting technical results
Good written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and solutions-focused mindset
Ability to work across multiple product lines Why Apply?
Salary £24,000 – £27,000
Varied technical role across build, test and calibration
Opportunity to contribute to product and process improvements
Stable, permanent position within an established engineering business
Exposure to both workshop and occasional field-based activities To Apply
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Lewis Phillips
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