Machine Manufacturing Technician

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Costessey; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Technique Recruitment Solutions are partnering with a global machinery and product manufacturer to hire a Machine Technician for their busy manufacturing team. Day shift, Monday–Thursday plus Friday short day, with a supportive, quality-driven environment.

You will assemble machinery, interpret diagrams, perform wiring and testing, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline; basic PC knowledge (Windows, MS Office).
• Ability to read a basic engineering drawing and perform basic maths.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery, sub-assemblies, and components to engineering drawings.
• Interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams to ensure correct fit, form, and function.
• Perform mechanical fitting, electrical wiring, pneumatic assembly and system integration.
• Carry out functional testing and validation checks to confirm performance.
• Maintain quality standards and report non-conformances using Mango.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Sub-assembly

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline

Tools

Mango

E1 platform

Job description

Machine Manufacturing Technician

Technique Recruitment Solutions are working alongside a global machinery and product manufacturer who have a new opportunity for a Machine Technician to join their manufacturing team.

The company offer an excellent benefits package and positive working environment.

This will be working on a day shift Monday - Thursday (phone number removed)pm and Friday 8am -2pm

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Work as part of a flexible team using approved methods of assembly and testing to produce safe quality products


• Ensure safe working practices are adhered to and maintained at all times


• Process orders in line with Master Production Schedule/Work to List


• Complete sub-assembly and spares work orders as per requested date


• Maintain quality standards and associated reporting procedures


• Be proactive in the development of existing and new products and quality standards


• Maintain accurate records as specified by the Manufacturing Manager


• Provide assistance and support to other departments and personnel as required


• Liaise daily with Manufacturing Manager, discussing all relevant issues including drawing changes, BOM updates and manufacturing improvements.


• Collective responsibility for tooling and work methods within the department


• Maintain good order of the company property and general housekeeping


• Complete daily, weekly, monthly safety checks as required


• To abide by all statutory requirements including those relating to COSHH and health and safety.


• To adhere to and promote all current company policies and procedures in place


• Work within the department, or as part of cross functional teams to implement continuous improvement working towards World Class Manufacturing.


• To undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Management team.


• Manage time productively and Efficiently

Key Performance Indicators

• On time work order completion


• Health and Safety checks and reporting


• Labour efficiency & productivity


• Utilisation of Mango and solid works

Key Accountabilities

Performance

• Assemble machinery, sub‑assemblies, and components in line with engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions


• Interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams to ensure correct fit, form, and function


• Perform mechanical fitting, electrical wiring, pneumatic assembly, and system integration as required


• Carry out functional testing and validation checks to confirm performance meets specification

Efficiency & Workflow Management

• Work to defined build times, striving to improve workflow efficiency while maintaining quality


• Identify opportunities to streamline assembly processes, tooling, or setup routines


• Collaborate with colleagues across Production, Engineering, and Stores to ensure smooth build flow


• Process orders in line with Master Production Schedule/Work to List


• Complete sub-assembly and spares work orders as per requested date

Quality

• Ensure all builds meet internal quality standards and customer specifications


• Conduct in‑process inspections, reporting any non‑conformances or design issues promptly using Mango


• Complete quality checklists, and sign‑off sheets accurately and on time


• Participate in root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to enhance build quality and reliability

Environmental Health Safety

• Pre-production safety checks


• Maintain a clean and organised working area in accordance to documented standards


• Adherence to all company safety procedures, risk assessments, safe systems of work and works instructions


• Use tools lifting equipment and PPE correctly at all times


• Near miss and incident reporting

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Be proactive in the development of existing and new products quality and site standards


• Provide assistance and support to other departments and personnel as required


• Liaise daily with Manufacturing Manager, discussing all relevant issues including drawing changes, BOM updates and manufacturing improvements


• Maintain good order of the company property and general housekeeping


• Complete daily, weekly, monthly safety checks as required


• To abide by all statutory requirements including those relating to COSHH and health and safety


• To adhere to and promote all current company policies and procedures in place


• Work within the department, or as part of cross functional teams to implement continuous improvement working towards World Class Manufacturing.


• To undertake any other reasonable task as directed by the Management team


• Manage time productively and Efficiently


• This job role requires use of the E1 platform to perform certain processes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level2 in a relevant discipline. Basic PC knowledge, Windows, Microsoft Office, etc


• Maths, literacy and ability to read a basic engineering drawing

Experience

• Understanding of use of basic hand tools and assembly techniques


• Proven experience in a mechanical/electrical sub-assembly environment

Skills

• Basic maths and reasoning ability. Able to accurately understand, follow build procedures, schematics and engineering drawings.


• Ability to fault find and suggest improvements to current builds, procedures and communicate these to the team

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency