Manufacturing Technician – Job Summary

A hands-on role in a fast-paced, automated, just-in-time manufacturing environment, with ownership of two production lines. Ideal for a proactive Manufacturing Technician who enjoys independent working, problem-solving under pressure, and keeping complex machinery running at peak performance.

• Take ownership of twoautomated production lines within a just-in-time operation

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and condition-based maintenance

• Complete pre-shift checks and ensure equipment readiness

• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults, including electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical issues

• Lead corrective repairs and minimise downtime in a high-pressure environment

• Balance urgent breakdown response with planned maintenance activities

• Proactively plan, schedule, and complete maintenance and residual inspections

• Produce accurate shift, breakdown, and performance reports

• Maintain and update risk assessments, manual handling assessments, and work procedures

• Support production teams to meet quality, delivery, and performance targets

• Adhere to all safety and environmental procedures

• Participate in maintenance, production, and safety meetings

• Work effectively within a rotating shift pattern

• Level 3 qualification in Engineering or Maintenance

• Completed a general maintenance apprenticeship

• Strong electro-mechanical engineering experience in a production line environment

• Proven fault-finding skills on complex automated machinery

• Comfortable working independently, taking ownership of equipment and priorities

• Experience in fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environments

• Broad exposure to machinery and equipment (motors, conveyors, sensors, pneumatics, safety systems)

• Working knowledge of lean manufacturing (5S, Kaizen, TPM, AM & PM)

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings

• PC literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong communicator and team player with a proactive mindset

• Full driving licence

• Automotive manufacturing

• PLC fault-finding or programming (Mitsubishi / Allen-Bradley)

• CAD experience

• IPAF certification

• Welding (Arc / MIG)

• 17th Edition electrical qualification

• High level of ownership and responsibility in a just-in-time environment

• Exposure to a wide range of automated equipment and machinery

• Stable role with clear impact on production performance

• Performance-related annual bonus linked to reliability and delivery targets

If you''re an experienced Manufacturing Technician seeking ownership in a just-in-time environment, or a maintenance professional ready for greater responsibility, this role offers technical challenge, accountability and stability.