Production Technician

Compenij; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Gillingham seeks an experienced Production Technician to join their growing team. You will be responsible for setting, operating, and maintaining production machinery to ensure high-quality output. The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical skills and fault-finding abilities, with prior experience in a manufacturing environment. This full-time role offers various benefits, including a salary of £30,000 – £32,000, 28 days of holiday, and opportunities for paid overtime.

Benefits

28 days holiday including statutory holidays

Pension scheme after probation

Free on-site parking

Paid overtime

Comprehensive training programme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free eyesight test contribution

Paid parental leave

Friendly working environment

Qualifications

• Logical thinker with strong mechanical understanding.
• Previous experience in machine setting and operation within a manufacturing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain production machines to manufacture quality components.
• Carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Work closely with production staff to resolve technical and machine-setting issues.
• Perform effective fault-finding and root-cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Provide constructive feedback to the maintenance team regarding production concerns.
• Ensure a safe and tidy working environment at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding ability

Teamwork

Job description

Production Technician

Company: Compenij

Location: ME7, Kent, UK

Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 DOE

Employment type: Full-time

Senior level: Entry level

Job function: Manufacturing

Industry: Manufacturing

Our client is seeking a skilled Production Technician to join their growing manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, maintaining, and operating production machinery to ensure consistent high-quality output. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent fault‑finding ability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain production machines to manufacture quality components.
• Carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Work closely with production staff to resolve technical and machine‑setting issues.
• Perform effective fault‑finding and root‑cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Provide constructive feedback to the maintenance team and factory management regarding production concerns.
• Ensure a safe and tidy working environment at all times.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Experience & Qualifications

• Logical thinker with strong mechanical understanding.
• Previous experience in machine setting and operation within a manufacturing environment is essential.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 DOE
• Holiday: 28 days including statutory holidays
• Pension Scheme: Available following successful completion of a 3‑month probation period
• Free on‑site parking
• Paid overtime
• Comprehensive training programme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Free eyesight test with contribution towards glasses if required
• Paid parental leave
• Friendly, family‑oriented working environment

Working Hours & Shift Options

40 hours per week – day shift only, with an early finish on Fridays.

• Mon‑Thurs: 07:00–16:30, Fri: 07:00–11:00
• Mon‑Thurs: 07:30–17:00, Fri: 07:30–11:30