Production Technician

Hales Group; Beccles; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Pension

Financial protection

Sick pay

Career development

Wellbeing initiatives

Recognition schemes

On-site parking

Job summary

Hales Group is recruiting a Production Technician in Beccles for a long-standing manufacturing business. The role is full time and permanent, offering a salary of £32,113 per annum plus an outstanding benefits package.

You will work a rotating 3-week shift pattern (06:00-14:00, 14:00-22:00, 22:00-06:00) and contribute to keeping production safe, efficient and to high quality standards while developing technical skills within a modern environment.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification in Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance or similar.
• Experience in a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability.
• Proactive hands-on approach, able to work independently or in a team.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carry out machine set-ups and tool changes
• Diagnose and resolve machine faults and production issues
• Raise maintenance requests and report equipment concerns
• Complete routine quality and safety inspections
• Conduct visual and functional product checks
• Perform colour changes per operating procedures
• Implement corrective actions to resolve quality concerns
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently
• Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives

Skills

Problem-solving

Fault finding

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Level 2 Engineering/Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Production Technician

Beccles, Suffolk

£32,113.00 per annum + Outstanding Benefits Package

Full Time | Permanent

Rotating 3-Week Shift Pattern-06:00-14:00 | 14:00-22:00 | 22:00-06:00

Build a Long-Term Career with a Leading Manufacturer

Hales Group are delighted to be recruiting a Production Technician for a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Beccles.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical, engineering, automotive or technical background to join a supportive team where you'll play a vital role in keeping production running safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Whether you're a Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Machinist or Service Engineer, this role offers genuine career development, ongoing training and the opportunity to broaden your technical skills within a modern manufacturing environment.

What You'll Receive

Outstanding benefits package featuring generous annual leave, Christmas shutdown, pension, financial protection benefits, enhanced sick pay, career development opportunities, wellbeing initiatives, employee recognition schemes, and free on-site parking.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you'll be responsible for machine set-up, tool changes, fault finding and quality inspections to ensure production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.

You'll become a key member of the production team, helping to minimise downtime, maintain quality standards and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out machine set-ups and tool changes
• Diagnose and resolve machine faults and production issues
• Raise maintenance requests and report equipment concerns
• Complete routine quality and safety inspections
• Conduct visual and functional product checks
• Perform colour changes in accordance with operating procedures
• Implement corrective actions to resolve quality concerns
• Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently
• Support continuous improvement projects and initiatives

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A Level 2 qualification in Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance or a similar discipline
• Experience working within a technical, engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding ability
• A proactive and hands‑on approach to work
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement

Applicants from automotive, maintenance engineering, manufacturing, machinery, servicing and mechanical backgrounds are all encouraged to apply.

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