Production Technician

First Call Contract Services Careers; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Gillingham is looking for a skilled Production Technician. The role involves setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery to ensure high-quality output. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills, experience in fault-finding, and a commitment to safety. This position offers a competitive salary between £30,000 - £32,000 depending on experience, and the opportunity to contribute to a proactive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining production machinery.
• Strong mechanical skills and ability to trouble-shoot issues.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and maintain production machines to manufacture quality components.
• Carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks on machinery.
• Work closely with production staff to resolve technical and machine-setting issues.
• Perform effective fault-finding and root cause analysis to minimise downtime.
• Ensure a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Fault finding

Continuous improvement

Job description

Production Technician

£30,000 - £32,000 DOE - ME7, Kent

Our client is seeking a skilled Production Technician to join their growing manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting, maintaining, and operating production machinery to ensure consistent high-quality output. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, excellent fault‑finding ability, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

Set, operate, and maintain production machines to manufacture quality components.

Carry out daily and weekly maintenance tasks on machinery.

Work closely with production staff to resolve technical and machine‑setting issues.

Perform effective fault‑finding and root cause analysis to minimise downtime.

Provide constructive feedback to the maintenance team and factory management regarding production concerns.

Ensure a safe and tidy working environment at all times.

Collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating strong...