Manufacturing / Assembly Technician (Milton Keynes)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising to 30 days

Annual bonus £500 per year

Weekly bonus £75–£100

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym memberships

Free quarterly lunches

Family events

On-site changing rooms and showers

Job summary

Niftylift Ltd in Milton Keynes is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join the on-site team at Shenley Wood. You will be responsible for mechanical assembly of mobile elevated work platforms, with some hydraulic and electrical fitting.

The role demands a hands-on approach in a state-of-the-art facility. The position runs Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:30 with overtime and bonus opportunities, plus benefits such as pension, cycle to work, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar hands-on assembly role.
• Comfort with mechanical assembly and basic hydraulic/electrical fitting.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mobile elevated work platforms mechanically.
• Follow build stages to specification.
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Develop skills across manufacturing processes and lines.
• Support lean manufacturing and waste reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate to meet quality, delivery, cost, and innovation goals.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing / Assembly Technician (Milton Keynes)

Niftylift Ltd

Location: On site / Milton Keynes, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Manufacturing | Manufacturing Technician
Salary: Competitive salary

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Technician to join our growing, friendly team at Niftylift! The role is based at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Shenley Wood, Milton Keynes.

The Manufacturing Technician role requires team players with experience, skills and knowledge in mechanical assembly, as well as basic hydraulic and electrical fitting and installation.

About the Company

Niftylift Limited is a private UK company founded in 1985 and is now one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms. Over 75% of our products are exported through a global sales and dealer network spanning 40+ countries. The business employs over 450 people across three UK centres of excellence manufacturing sites.

• Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 (40 hours per week)
• Mandatory structured overtime depending on production requirements
• Guaranteed hourly starting rate: £12.86 - £13.67 per hour depending on experience (rising to a maximum of £15.54 per hour once signed off at specific skill levels)
• Additional Weekly Bonus: average of £75 - £100 per week (for ref. only), guaranteed at a minimum of £50 per week, payable when all qualifying criteria are met
• Overtime: paid at a premium rate (x1.5 or x2.0 depending on hours worked)
• Annual Bonus: £500 per annum (for ref. only, based on recent average)

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of mobile elevated work platforms (cherry pickers), with some hydraulic installation and electrical wiring required.
• Efficiently follow correct-to-specification structured build stages.
• Comply with health and safety standards.
• Develop and enhance skills through learning a range of manufacturing processes and production lines.
• Continuous improvement and elimination of waste through ‘Lean Manufacturing' techniques and tools.
• Working as a team player to achieve customer quality, delivery, cost, and innovation requirements.

Personal Characteristics

• Team player.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in a similar hands‑on assembly role.
• Computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office.
• A good communicator (spoken and written) at all levels within the business, including with customers.
• 25 days holiday (rising with service to 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus (£500 per annum, based on recent average - for indication only)
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free on‑site parking
• Subsidised refreshments (lunch and drink options)
• Free quarterly company lunches
• Free family events
• On‑site changing rooms and showers