Production Technician

Randstad Delivery; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Critical Illness Cover

Pension scheme

24 days holiday rising to 25

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health, Safety & Continuous Improving奖

Job summary

Randstad Delivery in Plymouth is seeking a Production Technician for a night shift from 11pm to 11am. The role includes operating and assembling production machinery, carrying out PPM, and repairing electro-mechanical faults to minimise downtime.

You will ensure equipment is set up correctly and monitor in-process quality to prevent holds. Ideal candidates have an electrical or mechanical engineering qualification or a full-time apprenticeship, with hands-on experience in automated manufacturing

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g., C&G, HND) or fully time-served apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery, assemble products, and perform pallet release duties.
• Carry out Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery to maintain long-term performance.
• Attend to electro-mechanical faults on the production line and repair equipment quickly to minimise downtime.
• Ensure equipment is correctly set up to meet strict quality standards and monitor in-process quality.

Skills

Electro-mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Electrical or Mechanical engineering qualification (C&G, HND) or 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.