Machine Manufacturing Technician

P&S Personnel Services Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Norwich is looking for a Machine Manufacturing Technician to join a team on a full-time, temporary basis. Responsibilities include assembling and testing electrical and mechanical products, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety practices. The ideal candidate should have basic engineering drawing skills and knowledge of hand tools. Experience in a mechanical/electrical sub-assembly environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read basic engineering drawing.
• Maths and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assembly and testing of products.
• Maintain quality standards and recording procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety practices.

Skills

Basic hand tools knowledge

Fault finding

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

P+S Personnel are pleased to be working on behalf of our clients, who are currently seeking a Machine Manufacturing Technician to join their team based in Norwich on a full‑time, temporary basis.

Main Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the assembly, manufacture and test of Electrical and Mechanical products to agreed quality standards using approved documented methods and procedures.
• Working to production schedules and targets to ensure on time deliveries are achieved.
• Accurately assemble and test all products, electrical, mechanical, or electro/mechanical as required.
• Adherence to the Machine Production Department build and works order schedules or requests by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Identifying, recording and resolving all assembly related issues or equipment malfunctions.
• 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.

Experience and Qualifications

• Maths, literacy and ability to read a basic engineering drawing.
• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline (Desirable).
• Basic PC knowledge, Windows, Microsoft Office, etc. (Desirable).
• Understanding of use of basic hand tools and assembly techniques.
• Two years in a mechanical/electrical sub‑assembly environment (Desirable).
• Ability to fault find and suggest improvements to current builds, procedures and communicate these to the team (Desirable).
• Some exposure to mentoring/coaching and assisting other team members with training and improving their own skills base (Desirable).

If this is a role you are interested in, please apply online ensuring your CV is up to date.