Production Technician

The Whittan Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whittan Group, a leading manufacturer of steel storage products, seeks a Production Technician for their Milton Keynes facility. This role requires technical expertise in metal forming and welding, alongside responsibilities including equipment operation and production quality assurance. Join a vibrant team and benefit from an extensive package that includes competitive salary, holidays, and additional perks.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee discount scheme

Long Service Awards

Monthly STAR Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Support from trained Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with metal forming and welding techniques required.
• Good attention to detail to identify defects and issues.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and troubleshoot machinery efficiently.
• Conduct inspections to ensure product quality.
• Complete daily documentation accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving

Job description

Milton Keynes

Production

Full time

Permanent

The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK and Europe.

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our busy and growing organisation. The Production Technician will ensure the most efficient running of the assets within their area assigned through the effective setting, monitoring and maintenance for which they are responsible. Assisting with the day-to-day mechanical breakdowns of equipment, reporting any issues over technical ability to maintenance.

Working Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 18:00

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate and troubleshoot the assets through technical knowledge and competence.
• Fault find on daily generic issues, escalating complex faults through the maintenance reporting systems.
• Inspection of production first offs to ensure rejects are not passed on through the process.
• Produce quality product, at the agreed output rates, within drawing stated tolerances, thus avoiding unnecessary scrap.
• To produce product to quantity and sizes stipulated on the Works Order/Route cards.
• To operate all machine controls, which are a combination of mechanical, push button and computer key/touch pads.
• Complete, in a timely, accurate, manner the following daily documentation: Daily Activity Reports, guard check documentation, quality control report, route cards and continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Experience/skills/qualifications

• Experience of working with metal forming techniques.
• Experience of welding techniques.
• Good attention to detail to highlight any issues or defects.
  
  

Desirable Experience/skills

• Experience of working with rolling mills and paint lines.
• Power Press and Slinging/Crane Certificates
  
  

Company Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee discount scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Monthly STAR Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Support from trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle2Work Scheme
  
  

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The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.