Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for a Technical Shopfloor Support Engineer to join our client on their Production Line and assist with new projects in manufacturing.
TECHNICAL SHOPFLOOR SUPPORT ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - 30.99 PER HOUR (% UPLIFT FOR SHIFTS) - 12 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
Double Day Shift Pattern (20% uplift)
Alternating weeks of morning and afternoon Monday to Friday
Mornings - 6:00am - 1:10pm
Afternoons - 1:30pm - 8:40pm
The purpose of the role is to provide on-the-ground technical support to production teams, ensuring smooth operations, fast issue resolution, and continuous improvement across shopfloor activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Technical Issue Resolution
Work alongside production teams to identify and resolve technical issues beyond the scope of operators and first-line managers.
Investigate non-conformities (NCs), disruptions, and anomalies; support root cause analysis and resolution.
Prepare and enrich technical documentation (e.g., Concessions, Design Query Notes).
2. Continuous Improvement
Identify inefficiencies and escalate issues to relevant support teams (Work Prep, Maintenance, etc.).
Contribute to process improvements and Lean initiatives (e.g., WIPs, waste elimination, PVFs).
3. Tooling & Equipment Support
Request repairs or upgrades for tools and jigs.
Draft specifications for new or modified equipment and support calibration needs.
4. Work Order Support
Flag and follow up on blocked or delayed work orders.
Help prioritize rework and serial orders tied to NCs or production blockers.
5. Safety & Quality Assurance
Promote and ensure adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards.
Support application of quality procedures and ensure compliance on the shopfloor.
6. Logistics Coordination
Help prioritize material delivery, especially for rework operations.
