Production Operative

Production Operative (TBIND
182) Didcot, England

Abingdon, Oxfordshire | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Salary: GBP
30000 - GBP
31000 per annum

We are recruiting for a Line Support Technician to join a busy manufacturing and production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced technician with a strong electrical, electronic, or electro‑mechanical background who enjoys fault finding, process improvement, and supporting production operations.

Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you will play a key role in ensuring production equipment, processes, and products operate efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.

• Provide technical support to production and manufacturing teams.
• Diagnose and resolve faults on products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Investigate production issues and support root cause analysis activities.
• Carry out maintenance, calibration, and repair of production equipment.
• Monitor and analyse production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement projects aimed at increasing efficiency, quality, and reliability.
• Assist with the introduction of new products, equipment, and manufacturing processes.
• Produce technical reports and maintain accurate documentation.
• Support and share knowledge with colleagues across the production environment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards at all times.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering, or technical environment.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, or engineering documentation.
• Good understanding of electrical, electronic, or electro‑mechanical systems.
• Experience working with production equipment, testing processes, or maintenance activities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and general computer systems.
• Engineering qualification desirable but not essential for candidates with relevant experience.

• Proactive and self‑motivated.
• Enjoys solving technical problems and identifying improvements.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
• Committed to delivering high standards of work and supporting colleagues.