Machine Technician

HR GO Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machine Technician to join their dynamic production team. This role involves setting up and operating advanced production machinery, performing maintenance, and troubleshooting issues to ensure smooth operations. The company, known for its high-quality luxury products, offers a supportive environment where your mechanical skills and problem-solving abilities will shine. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those who are proactive and eager to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. If you are ready to take your career to the next level in a prestigious manufacturing setting, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension & life insurance

Retail discount scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience with production machinery and mechanical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate production machinery while ensuring safety.
• Perform maintenance and assist with repairs to meet production targets.

Skills

Experience with production machinery

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Basic computer skills

Flexibility and reliability

Tools

Hotmelt systems

Labellers

Vision/camera equipment

Job description

Machine Technician

Location: Dover
Salary: £25,688 per year
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM (38 hours/week)
Job Type: Temp to Perm

Join a world-renowned manufacturing company with over 100 years of heritage. Based in Dover, our client is known globally for producing high-quality luxury products. They're now looking for a skilled and proactive Technician to support their growing production team.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Set up and operate production/packaging machinery
2. Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting
3. Assist with machinery repairs and breakdowns
4. Support the production team to meet daily targets
5. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
6. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
7. Provide technical support and help train others when required

Requirements:

1. Experience with production machinery (e.g. hotmelt systems, labellers, vision/camera equipment)
2. Mechanical skills and a hands-on approach
3. Good problem-solving abilities
4. Basic computer skills
5. Flexible, reliable, and able to work well both independently and in a team
6. Willingness to learn and adapt through training

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary: £25,688 per annum
2. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
3. Company pension & life insurance (2x salary)
4. Retail discount scheme (including gym memberships)
5. Cycle-to-work scheme
6. Employee Assistance Programme
7. Mental health support & trained on-site Mental Health First Aiders
8. Free on-site parking

If you're mechanically minded, solution-focused, and ready to join a supportive and professional team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career.