Senior Production Technician

Overview

I am recruiting on behalf of my client for a Senior Production Technician position within a growing manufacturing and technology‑focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Production Technician to join a professional operations team where quality, precision and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do. The successful Senior Production Technician will play a key role in the assembly, testing, inspection and delivery of high-quality systems while supporting junior team members and maintaining exceptional production standards.

• Assembly and testing of IPCs, servers, rack systems and electro‑mechanical assemblies
• Following work instructions, engineering drawings and customer requirements accurately
• Identifying and challenging inconsistencies or errors within production documentation
• Ensuring compliance with ESD handling procedures and controls
• Manufacturing and modifying cable assemblies using approved methods and tools
• Carrying out crimping, soldering and wiring activities to IPC‑A‑620 requirements
• Inspecting and verifying work completed by production technicians
• Configuring, installing and testing rack systems and IPCs
• Diagnosing and resolving basic build and configuration issues
• Escalating complex technical issues where required
• Supporting and sharing best practice with junior technicians
• Conducting in‑process and final inspections of completed work
• Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
• Contributing to a proactive quality‑focused culture throughout production operations

• Previous experience within an electronics, systems integration, manufacturing or production environment
• Strong assembly, testing and inspection skills
• Experience working from technical drawings and work instructions
• Cable assembly, crimping, soldering and wiring experience
• A strong understanding of quality standards and workmanship requirements
• The ability to identify and resolve production‑related issues
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A proactive and positive approach to continuous improvement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A commitment to maintaining safe working practices at all times

In return, the successful Senior Production Technician will have the opportunity to join a supportive and professional team where high standards, development and operational excellence are genuinely valued. This role offers the chance to work on varied and technically interesting products while contributing directly to customer satisfaction and business success.