Manufacturing Support Technician

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

Job summary

A leading engineering and manufacturing business near Uxbridge is seeking a Manufacturing Support Technician to minimize production delays and support shop floor operations. This hands-on role requires strong problem-solving skills and effective communication across departments. The position offers a salary of £40,000 – £43,000, alongside comprehensive benefits including a competitive pension scheme and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contributions

Life assurance equal to four times annual salary

Structured training and development plan

Healthcare cash plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Option to buy additional holiday

Workplace nursery benefit scheme

Employee discounts across retail

Cycle-to-work scheme

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing or assembly environments is preferred.
• Practical problem-solving skills and proactive approach required.
• Strong communication skills to work across departments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues causing production stops and decide on fixes.
• Liaise with engineering, quality control, and production teams.
• Support production planning tasks and raise quality notifications.

Skills

Hands-on experience within manufacturing or assembly environments

Practical problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Calm under pressure

Knowledge of SAP

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Support Technician — 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!