Production Technician

Role: Production Technician
Start Date: Immediate Start
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday - 40 hours p/week
Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolks (Outskirts)
Pay: 26,000 - 28,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent

We are recruiting a Production Technician to join a busy, hi-tech manufacturing team in Suffolk. This hands-on role involves in-process inspection and assembly operations for in-house manufactured laboratory equipment, reporting to the Operations Manager. The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop technical and assembly skills within a supportive, fast-paced environment.

CANDIDATES MUST HAVE THEIR OWN TRANSPORT TO COMMUTE TO SITE

Production Technician Duties:

• Connect wiring harnesses and assemble small connectors, including crimping and soldering
• Carry out mechanical assembly, small tubing, and fittings
• Review cell stock levels and maintain quality standards
• Support production technicians with fault finding and troubleshooting
• Suggest and implement improvements to assembly processes
• Report slow processes, quality concerns, and other issues to line managers
• Manage workload to achieve production targets

Skills & Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a production-focused role
• Experience with mechanical assemblies
• Able and willing to learn new skills and techniques
• Ability to work in a busy, deadline-driven environment
• Organised, able to multitask, and maintain attention to detail
• Competent with Windows, Excel, and Word
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• Reliable, adaptable, and a strong team player
• Full UK driving licence

The role offers a supportive working environment, opportunities to develop skills in both technical assembly and fault-finding, and the chance to contribute to high-quality products.

If this role sounds suitable, please apply today or contact Appointments for more information.