Production Technician - PPR

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in critical applications is seeking a Production Technician to ensure assigned operations are completed on time while maintaining safety standards. Key responsibilities include maintaining work areas, reducing waste, and participating in improvement initiatives. Candidates must have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an equivalent qualification. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme

33 days of annual leave

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Wide range of discounts

Opportunity for Costco membership

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous learning and development

Free onsite parking with electric charging

Qualifications

• Experience within a related industry with knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Experience completing risk assessments.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Work to reduce waste in time and materials.
• Use company tools and equipment responsibly.
• Complete manufacturing records.
• Participate in company improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Time management

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Flexibility

Adaptability

Basic PC skills

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Production Technician - PPR — Sulzer

Location: Leeds

Type: Permanent • Hours: Full-time

Purpose of the role

To ensure all assigned operations are completed on time and to standard, following systems and achieving targets in accordance with safe working practices.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with 5S/Lean and health & safety requirements
• Work consistently to reduce waste in time and materials
• Use company tools and equipment responsibly, ensuring daily maintenance
• Complete manufacturing records and report issues promptly to your supervisor
• Participate in company improvement initiatives, audits and assist colleagues when required

To succeed in this role, you will need

• Strong communication, relationship management and time management skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to work independently
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements
• Apprentice-trained or equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience within a related industry with knowledge of manufacturing processes, standards and health & safety requirements
• Experience completing risk assessments and following manual handling practices
• Basic PC skills

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary
• Inclusion in a company-wide bonus scheme
• 33 days of annual leave
• Defined pension contribution
• Confidential support through Employee Assistance Programmes
• Access to a wide range of discounts on shopping, entertainment and lifestyle
• Opportunity to apply for Costco membership
• Discounted personal car leasing for employees, family and friends
• Long Service Awards to celebrate employee longevity
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• Free, secure onsite parking, including electric charging facilities

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

About us

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2024, our 13'500 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.5 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).