Production Technician - PPR Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company located in Leeds is seeking manufacturing operations personnel to ensure all tasks are completed on time and to standard while adhering to safety protocols. Candidates should possess strong communication and time management skills, an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, and relevant industry experience. This role offers a competitive salary and includes various benefits, such as annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Company-wide bonus scheme

33 days of annual leave

Defined pension contribution

Employee Assistance Programmes

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

Opportunity to apply for Costco membership

Discounted personal car leasing

Long Service Awards

Continuous learning and development

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Relevant experience within a related industry with knowledge of manufacturing processes and health & safety requirements.
• Experience completing risk assessments and following manual handling practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area in line with health & safety requirements.
• Work consistently to reduce waste in time and materials.
• Use company tools and equipment responsibly.
• Complete manufacturing records and report issues promptly.
• Participate in company improvement initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Basic PC skills

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

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.