Process Technician

PPG; Daventry; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

PPG Daventry Plant is seeking a Process Technician to provide technical support across production and Quality units, enhance safety and quality, and drive cross-functional efficiency. Full training provided and a clear path to hands-on manufacturing skills.

The role requires meticulous attention to process documentation, supporting project feasibility, and collaborating with Production, Quality and Sales teams on manufacturing improvements.

Formación

• 3 years of experience preferred.
• FLT license preferred (Can be trained in house).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; communicate to groups.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to solve problems with several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsabilidades

• Works independently or in a team with minimal supervision to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain process systems to meet organisational standards and compliance.
• Work with vendors to obtain or specify equipment.
• Review specifications for new parts entering the company.
• Create and maintain process instruction cards and records.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, controlled and current.
• Support quoting and feasibility activities for new projects.
• Collaborate with Quality, Production and Sales on jigging, handling, identification and packaging.
• Perfom other duties relevant to the Process Technician role.
• Take reasonable care for personal and colleague safety.

Conocimientos

Adheres to procedures

Attendance & punctuality

Work ethic

Organisation & time management

Team relationships

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive / self-starter

Educación

FLT license

Herramientas

Microsoft 365

Descripción del empleo

PPG | Daventry Plant

Full Time | Permanent

Summary

The Process Technician is responsible for providing technical support to the production and Quality units to ensure a safe and efficient manufacturing environment is maintained. They will be responsible for the implementation of projects to continually improve safety and quality, and will work cross-functionally to increase efficiency and performance in all manufacturing services on site. This role is ideal for someone starting their career, looking for a hands‑on manufacturing role, or wanting to develop technical skills in a production environment. Full training provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision, to complete job-related tasks and projects in a safe, compliant and efficient manner.
• Maintain all process systems in a manner that meets organisation standards, statutory and compliance requirements
• Work directly with vendors to obtain/specify equipment.
• Review specifications for all new parts entering the company.
• Create and maintain process instruction cards and records.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, controlled and current.
• Support quoting and feasibility activities for new projects.
• Work with Quality, Production and Sales teams on jigging, handling, identification and packaging methods.
• Any other duties or responsibilities relevant to the role of Process Technician.
• Take reasonable care for personal and colleague safety.

Key Skills

• Adheres to all site and corporate procedures.
• Excellent level of attendance and punctuality is required.
• Good work ethic and ability to meet assigned tasks, responsibilities, objectives and timelines.
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Maintains good working relationships with all colleagues, and treats colleagues with dignity and respect.
• Communication: excellent listening, written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal skills (ability to communicate effectively at all levels and provide clear direction).
• Attention to detail and high level of reporting accuracy with respect to all aspects of the role.
• Proactive, self-starter, positive attitude, flexible and open to change, willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3 Years of experience preferred
• FLT license preferred (Can be trained in house)
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

About Us

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