Production Support Technician (Maintenance / CNC)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Training

Progression

Bonus Scheme

Company Benefits

Full CMM Training

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is assisting a Southampton manufacturer to hire a Production Support Technician (Maintenance / CNC). You will work in a diverse role covering machining, quality and maintenance to ensure product conformity.

The salary is £35,000 - £42,000 with extensive training, progression opportunities and a bonus scheme. You will receive Full CMM Training and join a company specialising in rubber sealing and moulding solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Practical experience operating CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Cover machining activities during holiday periods.
• Support new product introductions and development projects.
• Perform inspections on precision components.
• Assist production through troubleshooting, maintenance and process improvements.
• Support quality across manufacturing.

Skills

CNC machinery

Maintenance

Quality inspection

Troubleshooting

Process improvements

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CMM training

Job description

Production Support Technician (Maintenance / CNC)

£35,000 - £42,000

• Extensive Training
• Progression
• Bonus Scheme
• Company Benefits

Full CMM Training

Southampton

Are you a mechanically qualified engineer from a CNC machining background, looking to take your career in a new direction by getting involved in wider quality activities, at a company offering excellent training and long-term development?

On offer is the opportunity to join a well-established manufacturer, who specialise in rubber sealing and moulding solutions.

Working across a wide range of industries, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering complex, customer-specific products. At the start of 2027, the company is relocating to a brand new, purpose-built facility in Totton.

You will cover machining activities during holiday periods. When this isn't applicable, your role will focus around supporting the Product Development Manager, whilst ensuring quality across manufacturing.

This will involve product development initiatives, process improvements, tool testing and high-level inspection. Furthermore, you will help provide maintenance and mechanical assistance where required.

This role would suit a mechanically minded machinist with a qualification in Mechanical Engineering, looking to develop a broad skillset within a growing and technically diverse manufacturing business.

The Role

• Covering machine shop activities during holiday periods
• Support new product Introduction and product development projects
• Performing inspections on precision components
• Assisting production through troubleshooting, maintenance, and process improvements
• Monday to Thursday, 8 - 5, Friday, 8 - 3

The Person

• Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• Practical Experience operating CNC machinery

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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