Manufacturing Technician

Overview

Manufacturing Technician

Full-time | Permanent | Monday-Friday

We are recruiting Manufacturing Technicians to join a small, growing production team within a specialist engineering environment. These are hands-on, shop-floor based roles offering long-term stability, training, and the chance to be involved in a wide variety of manufacturing and assembly activities.

This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys physical, varied work and takes pride in accuracy and teamwork.

• Picking components from stock using Excel-based pick lists
• Goods-in checks against paperwork and drawings
• Packing and labelling kits against bills of materials
• Assembly work, including basic electrical cabling
• Manufacturing and packing specialist insulation tapes
• Maintaining stock levels and supporting general stores activities
• Producing and completing manufacturing documentation
• Supporting quality systems and following ISO procedures
• Assisting with general shop-floor tasks as required
• Occasional machine operating

• Previous picking, packing, stores, or assembly experience
• A practical, hands-on mindset with good attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to read and follow drawings and instructions (training provided)
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (components approx. 8-10kg)
• Reliable, team-focused, and willing to learn

• An ONC/HND or similar engineering qualification is desirable but not essential. Hands-on engineering experience, hobby-based mechanical or electrical knowledge, or a strong practical background are equally valued.
• A forklift licence (counterbalance) is beneficial, but training can be provided.

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