Production Technician

Randstad Delivery (GBS); Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share save scheme up to £150/month

Private Medical Insurance

Life assurance

Critical illness cover

Employee Assistance Program

Pension up to 10%

24 days holiday

Free car parking

Subsidised canteen

Cycle-to-work scheme

Reward/recognition programs linked to

Job summary

Randstad Delivery (GBS) is hiring a Production Technician for a night shift in Plymouth. You will operate production machinery, assemble products, and perform pallet release duties while covering breaks. The role emphasizes preventative maintenance and rapid fault resolution to keep downtime minimal.

The ideal candidate has a formal electrical/mechanical qualification or an apprenticeship, plus experience in a high-volume, automated plant and a passion for producing medical products.

Qualifications

• Formal electrical or mechanical engineering qualification or a full time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills.
• Excellent communication and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Interest in healthcare and producing high-quality medical products.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery, assemble products, pallet release duties and cover breaks.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical faults to minimize downtime within costs.
• Ensure equipment is correctly set up and monitor in-process quality.

Skills

Electro-mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Equipment repair

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

C&G/HND qualification

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Production Technician Location: Plymouth Shift Pattern: 11pm - 11am (Night shift) Salary: £31,000 per annum + an impressive 37% shift premium

What you'll be doing:

• Operating & Assembling: Operate production machinery, assemble products, perform pallet release duties, and provide essential operational cover during breaks.

• Maintenance & Refurbishment: Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and proactively refurbish offline machinery to ensure optimal long-term performance.

• Troubleshooting & Repair: Attend to electro-mechanical faults on the production line, utilizing your diagnostic skills to repair equipment rapidly and minimize downtime within planned costs.

• Quality & Setup: Ensure all manufacturing equipment is correctly set up to produce products according to strict standards, actively monitoring in-process quality to prevent product holds.

What we're looking for:

• A formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g., C&G, HND) or a fully time-served apprenticeship.

• Proven experience working within a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Strong hands-on experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and equipment repair.

• Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

• A genuine passion for the healthcare industry and a commitment to producing high-quality medical products.

What we offer:

• Financial Rewards: £31k basic salary plus a 37% shift premium, and a share save scheme matched up to £150/month.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing).

• Future Security: A generous matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of your salary.

• Workplace Perks: 24 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years), free car parking, a subsidised canteen, flexible benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, and reward/recognition programs linked to Health, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.