Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Shopfloor Support Engineer to join our client on their Production Line and assist with new projects in manufacturing.
TECHNICAL SHOPFLOOR SUPPORT ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £30.99 PER HOUR (+20% UPLIFT FOR SHIFTS) - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Double Day Shift Pattern (20% uplift)
Alternating weeks of morning and afternoon Monday to Friday
Mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm
Afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm
The purpose of the role is to provide on-the-ground technical support to production teams, ensuring smooth operations, fast issue resolution, and continuous improvement across shopfloor activities.
Key Responsibilities:1. Technical Issue Resolution
* Work alongside production teams to identify and resolve technical issues beyond the scope of operators and first-line managers.
* Investigate non-conformities (NCs), disruptions, and anomalies; support root cause analysis and resolution.
* Prepare and enrich technical documentation (e.g., Concessions, Design Query Notes).
2. Continuous Improvement
* Identify inefficiencies and escalate issues to relevant support teams (Work Prep, Maintenance, etc.).
* Contribute to process improvements and Lean initiatives (e.g., WIPs, waste elimination, PVFs).
3. Tooling & Equipment Support
* Request repairs or upgrades for tools and jigs.
* Draft specifications for new or modified equipment and support calibration needs.
4. Work Order Support
* Flag and follow up on blocked or delayed work orders.
* Help prioritize rework and serial orders tied to NCs or production blockers.
5. Safety & Quality Assurance
* Promote and ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.
* Support application of quality procedures and ensure compliance on the shopfloor.
6. Logistics Coordination
* Help prioritize material delivery, especially for rework operations.