Production Tech (Mech Or Elect)

DK Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical manufacturer in Plymouth seeks an experienced Production Technician (Electrical or Mechanical) for a shift role. Responsibilities include diagnosing electro-mechanical faults, conducting maintenance, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Successful candidates will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment. The position offers a rewarding culture with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10%

Life assurance and critical illness cover

Private Medical Insurance

Reward & recognition scheme

24 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment desirable.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Methodical, organized, and self-motivated with safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing to meet production targets.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance and refurbish machinery.
• Ensure equipment operates in compliance with quality and safety regulations.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical fault diagnosis

Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM)

Quality Control standards adherence

Communication and teamwork

SAP data entry

Education

Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g: C&G, HND)

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician a new career and join their successful team based in Plymouth.

Our client can offer a passionate, committed and rewarding culture for you to grow and thrive within your role.

Production Technician (Electrical or Mechanical) Shift 2300 to 1100 3 on 3 off

Main Duties

• Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing in a timely manner to keep up with production targets.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries.
• Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards. Maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels.
• Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.
• Continually supervises in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds.
• Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Works closely with Operational, Engineering and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement; SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss, etc.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction. Ensuring the minimisation of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares
• To support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.
• Become actively involved and take part in regular team meetings and participate in project teams as required.
• Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP.
• Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product, performing quality checks and pallet release duties.

Education & Experience

• Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g: C&G, HND) or a time served apprenticeship.
• Experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment desirable.
• Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
• Methodical in your approach, organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems.

Benefits

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme matched up to GBP150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidized canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)