Junior Production Technician

Mansell Recruitment Group; Salfords; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering business is seeking a Junior Production Technician to support day-to-day operations and ensure product quality. Candidates should have an engineering qualification and ideally hands-on experience. The role offers a salary ranging from £23,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Hold an engineering qualification.
• Ideally hands-on experience.
• Able to read technical drawings and written instructions.
• Confident in using measurement tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Good IT skills with prior use of ERP or MRP systems an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations alongside the Production/Technical Lead.
• Use internal systems for stock management and production progress tracking.
• Conduct checks on incoming components to ensure quality standards.
• Prepare and organise parts for assembly work.
• Assist with assembly and repair of equipment.
• Support product testing and calibration, accurately recording results.
• Pack completed products to meet delivery deadlines.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet production targets.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience

Confidence in using measurement tools

Good IT skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

ERP or MRP systems

Job description

Overview

An established engineering business is seeking a Junior Production Technician to join their expanding team.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Production/Technical Lead to support day-to-day operations.
• Use internal systems to manage stock, track orders, and update production progress.
• Carry out checks on incoming components to confirm they meet quality standards, raising and resolving issues where needed.
• Prepare and organise parts for assembly work.
• Assist with the assembly and repair of equipment, following set procedures and guidelines.
• Support product testing and calibration, recording results accurately.
• Pack completed products to meet customer requirements and delivery deadlines.
• Maintain an organised, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues across different departments to meet production targets.

The Candidate

• Hold an engineering qualification
• Ideally hands-on experience
• Able to read technical drawings and written instructions
• Be confident in using measurement tools and working to tight tolerances.
• Have strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Be comfortable using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Bring good IT skills, with prior use of ERP or MRP systems an advantage.

The Package

£23,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)