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Production Technician Earlies

Job Posted: 12 days ago

Salary: £ 35,963 - 35,963 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Portsmouth, ENG, PO6, GB

Expire in: 16 days

Job Description

Are you a hands-on Production Technician or Operative with experience working on automated machinery?

Do you enjoy fault finding, keeping machines running efficiently and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment?

We’re supporting a well-established, global manufacturing business in Portsmouth who are continuing to grow and invest in their people, technology and facilities. They’re now looking to expand their Production Technician team across both early and late shifts.

What’s the role all about?

As a Production Technician, you’ll be responsible for setting, running and maintaining special purpose automated machinery across multiple manufacturing areas.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring production targets are met, quality standards are maintained and machines are operating at optimal performance.

This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll also have the opportunity to be cross-trained across different departments and develop your technical skills.

Key responsibilities

Set and operate special purpose automated machinery

Fault find and support the repair of machinery and equipment

Carry out first-off, in-process and last-off inspections

Work from technical drawings and specifications

Use CMM and measuring equipment to ensure product quality

Operate vision systems for in-process quality control

Process work through ERP systems

Carry out patrol inspections to identify defects

Monitor machine utilisation and support efficiency improvements

Log faults using maintenance systems and support breakdown resolution

Maintain 5S standards and FOD control within the production area

Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to optimise performance
What you’ll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Mechanical aptitude and interest in working with machinery

Experience using manual tools

Ability to follow technical drawings and instructions

Strong attention to detail and quality awareness

Ability to work to targets and KPIs

Strong teamwork and communication skills
Experience with automated machinery, CMM or ERP systems would be advantageous but not essential.

About you

You’re practical, reliable and enjoy working in a hands-on environment. You take pride in producing high-quality work and keeping operations running smoothly.

You’ll be:

Detail-focused and methodical

Technically curious and willing to learn

A strong team player

Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment
Salary and benefits

Competitive salary + 22.5% shift allowance

Early and late shift opportunities available

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional three days off over the festive period

Company pension scheme

Life cover (3x salary)

Company bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Full training and mentoring provided
Why apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its people, technology and future.

You’ll gain exposure to multiple production areas and have real opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

Interested?

If you’re a Production Technician or Operative looking for your next opportunity in a modern manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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