Production Technician

Production Technician

£30,000 – £32,000 DOE – ME7, Kent

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

• 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

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

• Mon-Thurs: 07:00-16:30, Fri: 07:00-11:00
  or

• Mon-Thurs: 07:30-17:00, Fri: 07:30-11:30