About the Role
As a Production Technician, you'll play a key role in our end-to-end manufacturing process — from component moulding to electrical assembly, testing, and packing. You'll operate and maintain injection moulding equipment, support production targets, and ensure every product meets our high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Operate and set up injection moulding machines safely and efficiently
* Perform tool changes and machine start-up/shutdown following SOPs
* Conduct quality checks and resolve common moulding issues (e.g. flashing, short shots)
* Assemble and solder electrical components to IPC standards
* Build and test sub-assemblies and cable assemblies
* Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and BOMs
* Log production data accurately using SAP
* Support continuous improvement using Lean tools (5S, SMED, 5 Whys)
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety at all times
Skills & Experience
* Hands-on experience in a production or assembly environment (3+ years preferred)
* Practical skills with tools, crimping, soldering, and fault-finding
* Soldering to IPC standard
* Knowledge of injection moulding processes (advantageous but not essential)
* Ability to read and understand technical documentation
* Familiarity with ISO 9001 / AS9100 quality standards beneficial
* Computer literate (Microsoft Office; SAP experience a plus)
Qualifications
* Electrical Engineering qualification preferred
* Additional training in Health & Safety, First Aid, or Manual Handling an advantage
* Certified soldering to IPC standard.
Why Join Us
* Competitive pay and benefits package
* Full training and development in injection moulding and overmoulding
* Opportunities for career progression into tool development and design
* Supportive, safety-focused workplace with a strong team culture
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Haydock WA11: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* electronic assembly: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* IPC J-STD-001 (required)
Work Location: In person