Production Technician Level 2

Milton Keynes

Production

Full time

Permanent

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands, we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

The Production Technician will ensure the most efficient running of the assets within their area assigned through the effective setting, monitoring and maintenance for which they are responsible and will assist with the day-to-day mechanical breakdowns of equipment, reporting any issues over technical ability to maintenance. To train and guide other operators in the areas for use of best practice in running the assets.

To qualify as a Production Operator Level 2, you must be trained on 2 Assets and in training on a 3rd Asset or be able to drive a counterbalance or Combi Forklift.

• To work in a production environment successfully operating different machinery as required. Produce products in line with Company output rates.
• Follow all Company safety procedures.
• Comply with work instructions.
• Comply with all quality documents and procedures.
• Follow production schedules as required and meet deadlines.
• Fill in the required SAP information and downtime data.
• To produce good quality product in line with the Quality guidelines.
• Use of forklift truck in a safe and responsible manner
• Record any scrap on the system.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work station in line with 5S standards.
• To train on multiple types of machinery for flexibility.
• To operate all machine controls, which are a combination of mechanical, push button and computer key/touch pads.
• Fault find on daily generic issues, escalating complex faults to the Team Leader.
• Inspection of production first offs to ensure rejects are not passed on through the process and high standards of quality are achieved.

• Counterbalance or Combi forklift licence.
• Good attention to detail to highlight any issues or defects.
• Computer literate.

• Understanding of mechanical production techniques.
• Experience of using SAP desirable
• Combi forklift licence

• Competitive Salary
• 25% Shift Allowance
• 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme
• Medicash Scheme
• Flexi Holiday Scheme

The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.