Operations Technician (manufacturing)

Brook Street; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is seeking an Operations Technician in Ross-shire, UK. This hands-on role focuses on keeping production running, troubleshooting issues quickly, and supporting colleagues to deliver reliable output.

You will be part of a small team where your contributions are visible and improvements made can impact efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. Strong mechanical/electrical fault-finding skills and a good safety mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, production, or technician roles within manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills with root-cause analysis.
• Knowledge of basic industrial maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read equipment documentation, work instructions, and maintenance logs.
• Competence with standard workshop tools and common test equipment.
• Solid understanding of health and safety requirements in manufacturing, including safe isolation.
• Detail-oriented with a methodical approach to problem solving.
• Good communication and teamwork in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet production targets safely and efficiently.
• Carry out routine checks, inspections and maintenance to keep equipment operating to specification.
• Diagnose faults and perform first-line troubleshooting on production plant and systems.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules and help coordinate downtime to minimise disruption.
• Monitor process performance and support continuous improvement to enhance quality and throughput.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and corrective actions taken.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure safe working practices at all times.
• Work closely with the wider team to support smooth handovers between shifts and departments.

Skills

Operations experience

Troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Reading technical docs

Workshop tools

Health and safety

Team collaboration

Tools

Test equipment

Measurement tools

Job description

Operations Technician - Ross-shire, UK

Join a close-knit manufacturing team, where practical engineering, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture are at the heart of day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping production running smoothly, troubleshooting issues quickly, and supporting colleagues to deliver reliable output.
You'll be part of a small team where your contribution is visible, your skills are valued, and improvements you make can directly impact efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Carry out routine checks, inspections, and maintenance activities to keep equipment operating to specification.
• Diagnose faults and carry out first-line troubleshooting on production plant and associated systems.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules and help coordinate downtime to minimise disruption.
• Monitor process performance and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and throughput.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and any corrective actions taken.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
• Work closely with the wider team to support smooth handovers between shifts and departments.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in an operations, production, or technician role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills, with the ability to identify root causes.
• Working knowledge of basic industrial maintenance practices, including preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information such as equipment documentation, work instructions, and maintenance logs.
• Competence in using standard workshop tools and common test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting, including safe isolation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.