Manufacturing / Assembly Technician (Milton Keynes)

Niftylift Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday (rising to 30)

Annual bonus £500

5% contributory pension

Life insurance

Health cover

Staff discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee referral scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Free on-site parking

Subsidised refreshments

Free quarterly company lunches

Free family events

On-site changing rooms and showers

Job summary

Niftylift Ltd, based at our Shenley Wood site in Milton Keynes, seeks a Manufacturing Technician to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on mechanical assembly of cherry pickers with some hydraulic and electrical fitting, working 40 hours weekly in a structured shift pattern.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on assembly experience, good communication skills and the ability to follow strict build specifications while embracing Lean techniques to reduce waste and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly.
• Proficient computer use including MS Office.
• Good spoken and written communication with customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components for mobile elevated work platforms.
• Follow build stages accurately to specification.
• Adhere to health and safety standards in the production area.
• Develop and enhance skills across manufacturing processes and lines.
• Support Lean Manufacturing initiatives to reduce waste.
• Collaborate effectively with the team to meet quality, delivery and cost targets.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Flexible working hours

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Working Hours & Salary

• 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.
• Good attention to detail.
• 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.

Benefits:

• 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
• Life insurance scheme
• Health cover scheme
• Staff discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral 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