Manufacturing Support Technician

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Support Technician near Uxbridge. This full-time position involves diagnosing production issues and collaborating across teams to enhance efficiency. Ideal candidates possess hands-on experience in manufacturing and strong problem-solving skills. Competitive salary of £40,000 - £43,000 per year, plus excellent benefits including a 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 services

Cycle-to-work scheme

Early finish every Friday

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing issues that cause production stops and deciding on fixes.
• Carrying out minor reworks within your skillset.
• Liaising with engineering, quality control, and production teams.

Skills

Hands-on experience in manufacturing

Practical problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational ability

Self-motivated team player

Knowledge of SAP

Job description

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

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