Manufacturing Technician

Brett Martin Ltd; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing is seeking Manufacturing Technicians in Newtownabbey. Successful candidates will work 12-hour shifts and handle production machinery, ensuring compliance with quality standards. This role offers opportunities for skill development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a technical/mechanical role.
• Experience operating production machinery.
• Experience setting up machinery according to specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production materials conform to specifications.
• Set-up, start-up, and control production machinery.
• Maintain production process according to quality standards.

Skills

Compliance

Improvement

Hospitality

Labour / Construction

Education

Technical qualification in mechanical or production engineering

Job description

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Job Description

Job Description

Location: Brett Martin Ltd, 24 Roughfort Road

Brett Martin is a firmly established global business, manufacturing an ever-growing range of plastic and building products. Due to continuous growth and investment, we are seeking to recruit a number of new Manufacturing Technicians (Trainee Technical Operators), who will have the opportunity to join an exciting and innovative workplace, working with state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.

As a Manufacturing Technician at Brett Martin, you will work:

• 12-hour shifts Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday (rotating days and nights)
• 46 hours per week
• 8 out of every 14 days / nights
• £16.01 per hour inclusive of shift premium
• Salary of £ 35,148 inclusive of shift premium
  
  

About The Role

Main purpose: To carry out required tasks and duties on production lines, including ancillary equipment and machinery to ensure that production materials, processes and finished products conform to standards and specifications..

Main tasks and duties

• To ensure that production materials are supplied to machines in conformance with specification;
• To set-up, start-up and control production machinery and ancillary equipment as required by the department;
• To ensure that the production process is maintained in accordance with the required quality standards;
• To ensure that finished products conform to pre-determined standards and specifications;
• To deal with non-conforming materials, processes and products in accordance with Company procedures;
• To ensure that adequate standards of safety, housekeeping and cleanliness are applied and maintained in the workplace;
• To participate in training and improvement activities and to train others as required;
• Responsible for the allocation of Operators to machines / duties to ensure that all required work is carried out on their shift in the absence of a Team Leader;
• To be willing and capable to learn new and established processes and procedures within given time-scales as required by the Production Manager;
• To ensure that all output and product output sheets are completed on their shift and that any problems relating to scrap or downtime are clearly documented.
  
  

Full job description is available to download from the advert.

Skills Needed

Compliance, Improvement, Hospitality, Labour / Construction

About The Company

At Brett Martin, you’ll join a workplace where our teams have created a positive working and learning environment. We have career pathways for everyone, whether you’re looking for a specific office role or would like to work hands-on with products. No matter which area of the business you join, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and develop a rewarding career.

Company Culture

Brett Martin, established in 1958, is a leading independent manufacturing company based in Northern Ireland, employing around 1,000 people across its UK sites. With a head office in Mallusk, Co. Antrim, it specializes in plastic sheets, roof light systems, and plumbing and drainage products. Known for its commitment to investment in technology, sustainability, innovation, and employee development, Brett Martin is a top Northern Ireland employer. The company boasts a turnover of £195 million, 50% of export sales to over 70 countries, and 25% of its operations are sustainably powered.

Desired Criteria

• A technical qualification in mechanical or production engineering
• Familiarity with plastics processing and extrusion experience
• Experience of TPM preferably in a continuous processing environment
• Have experience of shift work (including nights and weekends)
  
  

Required Criteria

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a technical / mechanical role
• Recent experience operating production machinery
• Previous experience in setting up machinery in line with specifications
• Previous experience in problem solving and troubleshooting
• Be able to demonstrate a clear understanding of performance targets
  
  

Closing DateMonday 7th July, 2025

Contract Typefulltime

Salary£16.01 Hourly

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing

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