Production Technician: Setup, Maintain & Improve

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

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.