Automated Manufacturing Technician — Night Shift (12h)

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution Pension up to 10%

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Share save scheme

Rewards & recognition scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidised canteen

Free car parking

25 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is seeking a Production Technician for Plymouth to keep our automated manufacturing running smoothly on a 11pm–11am shift. You will operate sophisticated equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose electro‑mechanical faults to minimise downtime and uphold quality standards.

We value hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and a proactive approach, supported by a strong engineering background and a passion for healthcare manufacturing.

Qualifications

• An electrical or mechanical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds or HND, or a time-served apprenticeship
• Experience within a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment
• Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A practical, proactive approach to solving technical problems

Responsibilities

• Operating production machinery, supporting assembly activities, covering breaks and completing pallet release duties
• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbishing offline machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing electro‑mechanical faults
• Setting up manufacturing equipment and ensuring products are produced to the required standards
• Monitoring in-process quality and taking action when issues arise to help prevent product holds
• Helping minimise equipment downtime while managing repair and spare-part costs effectively
• Supporting a safe, efficient and high-quality manufacturing environment

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical background

High-volume automated manufacturing

Maintenance and fault-finding

Strong communication and teamwork

Hands-on problem solving

Healthcare manufacturing passion

Education

City & Guilds / HND or time-served apprenticeship

Apprenticeship (time-served)

Job description

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is seeking a Production Technician for Plymouth to keep our automated manufacturing running smoothly on a 11pm–11am shift. You will operate sophisticated equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and diagnose electro‑mechanical faults to minimise downtime and uphold quality standards.

We value hands-on problem solving, teamwork, and a proactive approach, supported by a strong engineering background and a passion for healthcare manufacturing.