Manufacturing Support Technician

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Manufacturing Support Technician to help ensure production efficiency. The role involves diagnosing and resolving production issues, collaborating with multiple teams, and contributing to operational improvements. Ideal candidates will have hands-on experience and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Structured training and development

Healthcare cash plan

25 days annual leave

Workplace nursery benefit scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or assembly environments.
• Proactive problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing issues causing production stops.
• Liaising with various teams to ensure operations flow.
• Contributing to improvement projects.

Skills

Hands-on experience in manufacturing

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational ability

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Location: Near Uxbridge (10-minute drive)

Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP

We're supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business near Uxbridge with their search for a Manufacturing Support Technician. This role is vital in helping minimise production delays, supporting local leaders on the shop floor, and ensuring work progresses safely and efficiently.

Benefits

• Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contributions
• Life assurance equal to four times annual salary
• Structured training and development plan tailored to you
• Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holiday after qualifying period
• Workplace nursery benefit scheme
• Employee discounts across retail and lifestyle services
• Cycle-to-work scheme (available after probation)
• Early finish every Friday at midday

What you\'ll be doing

• Diagnosing issues that cause production stops and deciding on quick fixes or deeper investigation
• Carrying out minor reworks within your skillset
• Liaising with engineering, quality control, and production teams to keep operations flowing
• Checking stock, raising repicks, and ensuring tooling is in place at the right time
• Supporting production planning tasks including splitting cards, raising new orders, and releasing jobs
• Raising quality notifications and contributing to improvement projects
• Assisting multiple departments to resolve problems quickly and reduce downtime

About you

• Hands-on experience within manufacturing or assembly environments
• Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments
• Calm under pressure with good organisational ability
• Self-motivated team player with the confidence to work independently when needed
• Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage (training provided if not)

How to apply

If you\'re ready to take on a role where no two days are the same and your input directly impacts production efficiency, please apply below