Production Technician

Production Technician

Sector: Manufacturing (non-food)

Location: Commutable from Norwich & Lowestoft

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive / to be discussed

Working Hours: Mon to Fri | 12-hr days & nights | 06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00

iSQ Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer for a Production Technician to join their well-established Suffolk operation. Offering excellent training and long-term career prospects, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, safety and continuous improvement drive success.

Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship. Only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.

This is a Monday to Friday role, working a 3-week rotating 4-3-3 pattern of 12-hour days and nights (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00).

• Company Pension
• 22 days annual leave including Bank Holidays & Christmas shut-down
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual family event period
• Leisure sessions
• Onsite parking

• Carry out machine and equipment safety checks before start-up and complete the relevant documentation.
• Support the Shift Manager in achieving team plans, including cleaning, improvement, training and labour plans.
• Prepare equipment, tooling and raw materials required for job start-ups, tool changes and colour changes.
• Operate and monitor production processes to ensure output, quality and efficiency targets are achieved.
• Inspect, pack and identify products to ensure they meet specification requirements.
• Provide cover during break periods and training sessions when required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and work in accordance with the 6S system.

• Engineering/Manufacturing background and strong mechanical aptitude (essential).
• NVQ Level 2 in Engineering/similar (advantageous).
• Experience with in plastics manufacturing or a similar production environment (advantageous).
• Knowledge of EBM, ISBM or IM processing (advantageous).
• Polymer Processing certification preferred or competency gained through experience and/or internal training (advantageous).
• Full Right to Work in the UK.