Lead Production Technician

Lead Production Technician

Location:

Oxford

Salary: £35,000 Monday – Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Production Technician to join a cutting‑edge technology manufacturing environment within a global engineering business. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you will oversee a small production team while remaining actively involved in the assembly, testing, and fault diagnosis of complex electro‑mechanical products. You will take ownership of manufacturing order progression, ensuring products are built, tested, and delivered to the highest quality standards.

• Lead and supervise a team of electro‑mechanical assemblers
• Assign and coordinate workloads to meet production targets
• Convert production plans into manufacturing orders with planning teams
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electro‑mechanical systems using technical documentation
• Diagnose faults down to component level and manage repair/replacement
• Oversee kitting and stock movement using ERP systems (Net Suite)
• Liaise with engineering and test teams to ensure smooth production flow
• Support stock control activities including stock takes and organisation
• Manage and progress returned units (RMA process)
• Contribute to product and process improvements through feedback to engineering

• Experience leading or supervising a production or technical team
• Strong background in electro‑mechanical assembly and fault finding
• Experience using ERP systems (Net Suite desirable)
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
• Organised, proactive, and team‑focused approach
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal

If you feel you have the skillset we are looking for then please apply directly or call .