Machine Manufacturing Technician

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

Job summary

A staffing agency is recruiting a Machine Manufacturing Technician to work in Norwich. You will assemble and test electrical and mechanical products ensuring quality standards and participate in production scheduling. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in a relevant discipline, experience in mechanical/electrical assembly, and strong basic skills in maths and literacy. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Qualifications

• Maths and literacy skills necessary.
• Basic PC knowledge including Windows and Microsoft Office.
• Two years in a mechanical/electrical sub-assembly environment desired.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the assembly and testing of electrical and mechanical products.
• Work to production schedules to ensure timely deliveries.
• Identify and resolve assembly issues.

Skills

Ability to read basic engineering drawing

Understanding of basic hand tools

Ability to fault find

Mentoring and coaching skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in relevant discipline

Tools

Windows

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, permanent 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 the 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.