Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Production Technician

Swift Temps Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday per year (UK)

Early finish Friday 3:15 pm

Discretionary annual bonus up to 5%

Job summary

Swift Temps Ltd is recruiting an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Production Technician for a permanent role in Bradford. The position is on-site in the Machine Shop, reporting to the Machine Shop Manager.

The role requires time-served engineering qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / HNC/HND or equivalent) with strong mechanical fault-finding skills, hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge, and the ability to read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Time-served engineer with recognized qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Proven track record maintaining manufacturing equipment and mechanical fault-finding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Machinery support: set up, adjust, and operate machine shop and assembly processes to meet daily output goals.
• Quality & efficiency: perform quality inspections and assist with product assembly/packaging; uphold 5S workplace organization.
• Continuous improvement: identify and implement engineering tweaks to boost machine reliability and safety.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Reading drawings

CNC operation

Welding & fabrication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 / BTEC / HNC/HND or equivalent

Electrical qualifications (18th Edition)

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

SWIFT Temps Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi‑Skilled Maintenance & Production Technician for our client based in Bradford on a permanent basis.

Location: Bradford, On‑site

Department: Machine Shop

Reporting To: Machine Shop Manager

Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum + discretionary annual bonus (up to 5%)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 38 hours per week

Monday to Thursday: 07:45 am – 04:00 pm

Friday: 07:45 am – 03:15 pm (with a 30-minute daily lunch break)

Production & Operational Support (When maintenance workload allows)

• Machinery Support: Safely set up, adjust, and operate machine shop and assembly processes to meet daily output goals.
• Quality & Efficiency: Perform quality inspections, assist with product assembly/packaging, and champion workplace organization (5S).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement engineering tweaks that boost machine reliability, reduce waste, and improve workplace safety.

What You Will Need to Thrive

The Essentials:

• Qualified Engineer: Time‑served engineer with a recognized qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Proven Track Record: Solid experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, with strong mechanical fault‑finding and a deep understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals easily.
• The Right Mindset: Highly flexible, self‑motivated, and equally happy fixing a complex breakdown or operating production machinery alongside the team.

Great to Have (But not dealbreakers):

• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, City & Guilds) or PLC fault‑finding experience.
• CNC operation and programming experience.
• Welding, fabrication skills, or a valid Forklift license.
• Prior experience in a machine shop or light manufacturing environment.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum, evaluated on your experience.
• Rewarding Performance: A discretionary annual bonus paying up to 5% when company targets are achieved.
• Excellent Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy an early finish every single Friday at 3:15 pm with no weekend shift work.
• Generous Time Off: 35 days holiday per year (including UK Bank Holidays and a guaranteed Christmas shutdown).
• Stability & Growth: Join a stable business that invests in new equipment, site facilities, and team training.

This position is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd who operate as an employment business