Production Technician
£30,000 - £32,000 DOE - ME7, Kent
Our client is seeking a skilled Production Technician to join their growing manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, maintaining, and operating production machinery to ensure consistent high-quality output. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent fault-finding ability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and workplace safety.
Key Responsibilities
Set, operate, and maintain production machines to manufacture quality components.
Carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks on machinery.
Work closely with production staff to resolve technical and machine-setting issues.
Perform effective fault-finding and root cause analysis to minimise downtime.
Provide constructive feedback to the maintenance team and factory management regarding production concerns.
Ensure a safe and tidy working environment at all times.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
Experience
Logical thinker with strong mechanical understanding.
Previous experience in machine setting and operation within a manufacturing environment is essential.
Benefits
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 DOE
Holiday: 28 days including statutory holidays
Pension Scheme: Available following successful completion of a 3-month probation period
Free on-site parking
Paid overtime
Comprehensive training programme
Cycle-to-work scheme
Free eyesight test with contribution towards glasses if required
Paid parental leave
Friendly, family-oriented working environment
Working Hours
40 hours per week - day shift only, with an early finish on Fridays. Shift options:
Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:30, Fri: 07:00-11:00 or
Mon-Thurs: 07:30-17:00, Fri: 07:30-11:30
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