Production Technician

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd is seeking an experienced Production Technician in Newbury, Berkshire to support the production of high-quality components using advanced manufacturing equipment. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and opportunities to develop skills within a modern, technology-driven facility.

The ideal candidate will operate and monitor machinery, contribute to maintaining production targets, and work within a collaborative team to deliver quality products to

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude with attention to detail.
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence with production systems.

Responsibilities

• Operating and monitoring manufacturing machinery.
• Preparing and loading components into machines for production.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Supporting production schedules and meeting output targets.
• Maintaining accurate production records and system updates.
• Identifying and reporting equipment or quality issues.
• Following health, safety and quality procedures at all times.
• Assisting with continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing department.

Skills

Machinery operation

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Production Technician

Location: Newbury, Berkshire

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

Private Healthcare

25 Days Holiday

Full-Time Job type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Production Technician looking to join an innovative and growing manufacturing business? We are seeking a reliable and motivated Production Technician to support the production of high-quality components using advanced manufacturing equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience operating machinery in a production or manufacturing environment who is looking to develop their skills within a modern and technology-driven facility.

The Role

As a Production Technician, you will be responsible for preparing parts, operating specialist manufacturing equipment, carrying out routine machine maintenance, and ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved. Working as part of a close-knit team, you will play a key role in maintaining an efficient production process and delivering high-quality products to customers.

Key Responsibilities of Production Technician

• Operating and monitoring manufacturing machinery.
• Preparing and loading components into machines ready for production.
• Conducting routine machine checks and basic maintenance.
• Supporting production schedules and ensuring output targets are met.
• Maintaining accurate production records and system updates.
• Identifying and reporting equipment or quality issues.
• Following health, safety and quality procedures at all times.
• Assisting with continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing department.

About You

To be successful in this Production Technician role, you will have:

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong computer literacy and confidence using production systems.
• A proactive and positive approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience within a similar advanced manufacturing, engineering, aerospace, automotive, electronics or technical production environment.
• Familiarity with automated or specialist production equipment.

What's on Offer in this Production Technician Position

• £30,000 - £35,000 salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Training and development opportunities
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Long-term career prospects within a growing business

If you're an experienced Production Technician looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.