Manufacturing Technician - Precision Engineering Location: Maidstone Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm (40 hours per week, 1-hour unpaid break) Contract: Permanent Are you a hands-on technician with experience in CNC machining or toolmaking? Are you looking to develop your skills further in a modern, high-tech manufacturing environment? We're hiring a Manufacturing Technician to join our precision engineering team in Maidstone. Working as part of a forward-thinking production department, you'll be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining specialist machinery. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a technical, problem-solving environment and enjoys working with innovative production equipment. What You'll Be Doing: Setting up and running automated production processes Carrying out tool changes and basic machine maintenance Monitoring machine performance and addressing first-line issues Managing stock levels of consumables and tooling Ensuring all work meets strict quality and safety standards Working collaboratively within a lean manufacturing and continuous improvement culture Supporting production planning and participating in daily team meetings Assisting with other production tasks as neededWhat We're Looking For: Background in CNC machining, toolmaking, or similar precision engineering field Comfortable working with mechanical production equipment Proactive, quality-focused, a...