Manufacturing Technician

New Appointments Group; Rochester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is recruiting a Manufacturing Technician for a full-time, permanent position based on the shop floor in a specialist engineering environment. The role involves hands-on manufacturing, assembly and stock control, with training provided for reading drawings and electrical tasks.

The successful candidate will be practical, detail-oriented and able to work well in a small, collaborative team, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in picking, packing, stores or assembly.
• Hands-on mindset with good attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to read and follow drawings/instructions (training provided).
• Physically fit with manual handling (components ~8–10 kg).
• Reliable, team-oriented and eager to learn.
• Engineering qualification (ONC/HND) desirable; hands-on engineering experience valued.
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) beneficial; training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Pick components from stock using Excel-based pick lists.
• Check goods-in against paperwork and drawings.
• Pack and label kits against bills of materials.
• Carry out assembly work including basic electrical cabling.
• Manufacture and pack insulation tapes to specification.
• Maintain stock levels and support stores activities.
• Produce manufacturing documentation and quality records.
• Support quality systems and ISO procedures.
• Assist with general shop-floor tasks as required.
• Occasional machine operating.

Education

ONC/HND engineering qualification

Job description

Manufacturing Technician

Full-time | Permanent | Monday-Friday

We are recruiting Manufacturing Technicians to join a small, growing production team within a specialist engineering environment. These are hands‑on, shop‑floor based roles offering long‑term stability, training, and the chance to be involved in a wide variety of manufacturing and assembly activities.

This is a practical role suited to someone who enjoys physical, varied work and takes pride in accuracy and teamwork.

The Role

• Picking components from stock using Excel‑based pick lists
• Goods‑in checks against paperwork and drawings
• Packing and labelling kits against bills of materials
• Assembly work, including basic electrical cabling
• Manufacturing and packing specialist insulation tapes
• Maintaining stock levels and supporting general stores activities
• Producing and completing manufacturing documentation
• Supporting quality systems and following ISO procedures
• Assisting with general shop‑floor tasks as required
• Occasional machine operating

What We're Looking For

• Previous picking, packing, stores, or assembly experience
• Practical, hands‑on mindset with good attention to detail
• Basic computer skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to read and follow drawings and instructions (training provided)
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling (components approx. 8‑10kg)
• Reliable, team‑focused, and willing to learn
• Engineering qualification (e.g., ONC/HND) desirable but not essential; hands‑on engineering experience and mechanical or electrical knowledge equally valued
• Forklift licence (counterbalance) beneficial, but training can be provided

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.