Production Support Technician

Sony group; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in technology manufacturing is seeking a Production Engineering Technician to ensure efficient operations at their Pencoed facility. The role involves maintenance, fault-finding, and implementing process improvements. Ideal candidates will possess strong mechanical skills, a Level 3 diploma in engineering, and a proactive attitude towards teamwork and innovation. This position offers training and development opportunities, making it an exciting career path.

Benefits

Generous company pension scheme

Generous life assurance

33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays

Long service holiday days

Complimentary onsite secure car park

Onsite gym and changing facilities

Subsidised canteen

Private medical insurance

Complimentary access to school holiday schemes

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical technical ability and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with production/process equipment maintenance.
• Ability to implement process changes for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out total productive maintenance (TPM) activities.
• Control and implement key process changes.
• Provide technical leadership and support.

Skills

Mechanical Technical Ability

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Player

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Pillar Drills

Millers

Lathes

Job description

Sony UK TEC Limited Overview:
Sony UK Technology Centre Limited is the only manufacturing centre for Sony in Europe, and have over 500 highly skilled team players who help create some of the most advanced technology on the global market. The heart of today’s operation at Pencoed is centered on the manufacture of high technology Broadcast and Professional Cameras and Systems including the latest industry leading 4K technology. Alongside this, we provide contract manufacturing solutions for multiple non-Sony branded businesses. This collaborative approach to contract manufacturing has produced many commercial successes over the years, including the best-selling British computer of all time, the Raspberry Pi. Additionally, we are the home of a Sony customer service and solutions centre, a business incubation centre and much more.

Role Overview:

As a Production Engineering Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient daily running of the Sony UK Tech test and assembly operations, including Bath Soldering. This will involve working on preventative maintenance (TPM), breakdowns, and efficiency improvements, all while ensuring a safe and controlled working environment.

You will need strong mechanical technical ability, including the ability to read and interpret Mechanical Engineering Drawings, use precision measuring and testing equipment, and apply fault-finding and problem-solving skills. You will also have the opportunity to implement and control process changes to drive continuous improvement.

The role works closely with Operational Managers, Supervisors, and the wider Production Engineering team, sharing best practices and providing technical leadership and support where needed. Training and development opportunities will be available to support growth within the role, making this an exciting opportunity for a proactive and technically skilled professional.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out total productive maintenance (TPM) activities
• Confident at fault finding and repairing on a range of production/process equipment
• Control and implementation of key process changes
• Implementation of productive innovation ideas
• Provide input during Design for Manufacture evaluations
• Level 3 diploma in mechanical or maintenance engineering or above
• Able to communicate at all levels throughout the business
• Ability to make engineering and technical change decisions to improve quality, efficiency to the benefit of the business
• A strong team player with a positive attitude towards achieving schedules
• Self-motivated and strong sense of responsibility
• Hands on tools experience.
• Tool room experience – pillar drills, millers and lathes.
• An understanding of basic electrical engineering.
• Good aptitude for complex and technical operations.

What we offer:

• Generous company pension scheme
• Generous life assurance
• 33 days annual leave inclusive of public holidays
• Long service holiday days
• Complimentary onsite secure car park
• Onsite gym and changing facilities
• Subsidised canteen
• Private medical insurance
• Complimentary access to school holiday schemes