Production Technician (Day Shift).

Becton, Dickinson and Company; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension contributions up to 10

Life assurance and critical illness

Private medical insurance

Share save scheme – up to £150/month

Reward & recognition linked to Health,

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible benefits including cycle to‑/

Subsidised canteen

Free car parking

24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Job summary

Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) in Plymouth, UK is seeking a Production Technician to operate advanced manufacturing equipment and perform preventive maintenance to keep an automated line running smoothly.

You will diagnose and repair electro‑mechanical faults, set up equipment and monitor quality to ensure products meet required standards while supporting a safe and productive working environment on a challenging shift from 11:00 to 23:00.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (City & Guilds or HND) or a time-served apprenticeship.
• Experience in a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on maintenance and fault-finding experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach to solving technical problems.
• Passion for healthcare manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery.
• Support assembly activities.
• Cover breaks and pallet release duties.
• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery.
• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults.
• Set up manufacturing equipment and ensure product quality.
• Monitor in-process quality and take action to prevent holds.
• Minimise equipment downtime and manage repair/spare-part costs.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

City & Guilds or HND in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

As a Production Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our automated manufacturing operation running smoothly. This is a varied, hands‑on position where you’ll operate sophisticated production equipment, carry out preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair electro‑mechanical faults, and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime and maintain high standards of quality. You’ll work a 11am–11pm shift, full compensation including % shift premium of £37 820 per annum plus benefits. This is a varied, hands‑on role where no two shifts are quite the same.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Operating production machinery
• Supporting assembly activities
• Covering breaks and completing pallet release duties
• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbishing offline machinery
• Diagnosing and repairing electro‑mechanical faults
• Setting up manufacturing equipment and ensuring products are produced to the required standards
• Monitoring in‑process quality and taking action when issues arise to help prevent product holds
• Helping minimise equipment downtime while managing repair and spare‑part costs effectively
• Supporting a safe, efficient and high‑quality manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

• An electrical or mechanical engineering qualification, such as City & Guilds or HND, or a time‑served apprenticeship
• Experience within a high‑volume, highly automated manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on maintenance and fault‑finding experience
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A practical, proactive approach to solving technical problems
• A passion for contributing to healthcare through high‑quality manufacturing

Our generous benefits including:

• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance and critical illness cover
• Private Medical Insurance
• Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
• Subsidised canteen
• Free car parking
• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2026 in United Kingdom and in Europe, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment At BD, we prioritize on‑site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem‑solving, which are essential in the fast‑paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in‑office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work‑life balance. Remote or field‑based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare.

At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture.

Our culture supports face‑to‑face collaboration that helps your learning, your progress, and your success.

To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Required Skills Optional Skills . Primary Work Location GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate Additional Locations Work Shift GB-Con-PLY Yellow 11-23-Shift A type (United Kingdom)

Salary Range Information £25,000.00 - £38,125.00 GBP Annual

BD is a leading global medical technology company that creates medical technology, devices and laboratory equipment for a variety of needs across the healthcare continuum. At BD, we are looking for candidates who possess passion, innovative solutions and a commitment to our one mission of improving access to groundbreaking medical and biotechnology services for people near and far, delivering state‑of‑the‑art technology and cutting‑edge research in the battle to fight and cure infectious diseases. With a global reach that extends across 50 countries worldwide, our network of professionals collaborates on effective measures to deliver enhanced patient quality such as lower health care delivery costs, improved health care and safety, and expanded health care for all. Join our company and see how you can become a part of one global mission to make a difference in human health.