Production Technician

First Call Contract Services, Ltd.; Rainham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Rainham is seeking a skilled Production Technician to join their team. The role involves setting, maintaining, and operating production machinery for quality output. Essential skills include mechanical aptitude and fault-finding ability. The position comes with benefits such as a competitive salary, holiday entitlements, and a pension scheme post-probation.

Benefits

28 days holiday including statutory

Pension Scheme

Free on‑site parking

Paid overtime

Comprehensive training programme

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Free eyesight test with glasses contribution

Paid parental leave

Friendly, family-oriented working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in machine setting and operation within a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Logical thinker with strong mechanical understanding.

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.
• Provide constructive feedback regarding production concerns.
• Ensure a safe and tidy working environment.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Fault-finding ability

Teamwork skills

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 teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Logical thinker with strong mechanical understanding.
• Previous experience in machine setting and operation within a manufacturing environment is essential.

Benefits

• Salary: £30,000 – £32,000 DOE
• Holiday: 28 days including statutory holidays
• Pension Scheme: Available following successful completion of a 3‑month probation period
• Free on‑site parking
• Paid overtime
• Comprehensive training programme
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Free eyesight test with contribution towards glasses if required
• Paid parental leave
• Friendly, family‑oriented working environment

Working Hours

40 hours per week – day shift only, with an early finish on Fridays.
Shift options:

• Mon‑Thurs: 07:00-16:30, Fri: 07:00-11:00
  or
• Mon‑Thurs: 07:30-17:00, Fri: 07:30-11:30