Machine Technician

Orion Electrotech; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Machine Technician for their Aylesbury location. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of production machines and making mechanical adjustments. Candidates should have experience in a production setting, as well as the ability to work on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. Key responsibilities include monitoring quality, carrying out adjustments, and collaborating with production teams. The position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary with regular reviews

Clear progression opportunities

On-site training

Stable shift pattern

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Confidence operating production machinery like CNC or milling.
• Practical mechanical understanding.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery runs to required specifications.
• Monitor quality and complete checks in the packing area.
• Carry out mechanical adjustments and maintenance.
• Operate machinery safely to support production flow.
• Report faults to supervisors.

Skills

Running production machinery

Basic mechanical adjustments

Quality monitoring

Communication

Reliable and safety-focused

Job description

Machine Technician

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights, 6am‑6pm / 6pm‑6am)

As a Machine Technician, your main responsibility is to ensure production machines run safely, efficiently, and to the correct specification. You’ll support daily operation of moulding and extrusion equipment, carry out adjustments, complete quality checks, and keep the line running with minimal downtime.

The role combines machine operation with light mechanical work including resetting, re‑alignments, cleaning, and general upkeep of tooling and machine components. You’ll work closely with the wider production and engineering teams to maintain output and product quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Make sure production machinery consistently runs to the required settings and specifications
• Monitor quality at the packing area, completing regular checks and recording results
• Carry out basic mechanical adjustments, cleaning, refitting and realigning of parts
• Operate machinery safely and support efficient production flow
• Report faults or wear to supervisors and assist with basic remedial actions
• Ensure raw materials are loaded correctly and replenished when needed
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping around machines and work areas
• Follow shift instructions and contribute to improving output and reducing waste

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production setting
• Confidence operating production machinery (CNC, milling, moulding, or similar)
• Practical mechanical understanding
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn
• Reliable, hands‑on, and safety‑focused approach
• Ability to work both days and nights on a rotating shift pattern
• Mechanical background or training is highly desirable

Why apply?

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Clear progression opportunities
• On‑site training on specialist manufacturing equipment
• Stable 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Supportive team environment

If you like the look of this Maintenance Engineer role, then click and apply or for further information, please contact Jamie Garcia‑Courtice.

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