Production Technician

Team Jobs - Commercial; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to join a fast-paced manufacturing team in Southend-on-Sea. You will operate, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment, ensuring efficiency and adhering to safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent career progression opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Support from experienced leaders

Opportunities for career progression

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or technical environment.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles.
• Confident using computer systems and data recording.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Follow production schedules to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure all products meet standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Technical aptitude

Job description

Overview

Production Technician – Southend-on-Sea. Competitive salary + excellent benefits. Full-time, permanent | On-site.

TeamJobs is looking for a hands-on Production Technician to join a fast-paced manufacturing team in Southend. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced automated equipment, ensuring smooth, safe and efficient production processes.

You will play a key role in keeping operations running at peak performance — operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting production machinery, while working to the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot production equipment.
• Follow production schedules to meet daily and weekly targets.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure all products meet standards.
• Support continuous improvement activities to boost efficiency and output.
• Perform planned maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Record production activities and equipment maintenance accurately.
• Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workspace.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or technical environment.
• Knowledge of electrical and/or mechanical engineering principles.
• Strong technical aptitude with good problem-solving skills.
• Confident using computer systems and data recording.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.

What is on offer

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment where your ideas matter.
• Support from experienced leaders who encourage growth and career progression.
• Opportunities to learn, develop and advance your career in manufacturing.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company driving innovation in automation and sustainability.

Ready to shape the future?

Apply today and join a team of thinkers, doers and innovators who make the things that make the future.

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