Production Technician - Salisbury

Flowplant Group Limited; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

23 days holiday (rising to 25)

Pension

Job summary

Flowplant Group Ltd, based in Salisbury, specializes in high‑quality, low‑volume engineered pumping systems. We are seeking a Production Technician to join the Assembly team, working from drawings and BOMs to assemble pumps and related equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires practical engineering skills, a proactive mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial, engineering, manufacturing or mechanical assembly environment.
• Good practical and mechanical skills with a methodical approach.
• Able to understand and follow engineering drawings and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble pumps, sub-assemblies and other large items of capital equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions and QC procedures.
• Prepare components for final assembly and complete in-process checks and production documentation.

Skills

Industrial experience

Attention to detail

Read engineering drawings

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Forklift licence

Driving licence

Education

Engineering qualifications or apprenticeship

Job description

The Company:

Flowplant designs and builds bespoke fluid pumping systems including hydrostatic test units, high-pressure umbilical flushing equipment, water jetting machines and drain jetters for some of the world's largest companies. We have a reputation as a competent and innovative, privately owned engineering SME.

Based in Salisbury, UK, our customer base spans the globe, with equipment operating in over 80 countries and across a diverse range of industries.

Amongst others, we are approved suppliers to Subsea7, GE, Aker Solutions, Technip FMC, Rolls-Royce Submarines and Openreach for a broad range of high-pressure fluid pumps and systems.

It is part of our strategic plan to grow market share in all market sectors and geographic regions. This role represents an opportunity to contribute to the company's continued growth by helping us manufacture reliable, high-quality equipment for customers in the UK and overseas.

See www.flowplant.com for details on company products and markets.

The Role:

We are looking for a Production Technician to join our Assembly team at our Salisbury manufacturing facility. The team is responsible for assembling Flowplant high-pressure pumps, pumping systems and associated equipment in a low-volume, high-value engineering environment.

The successful candidate will work from engineering drawings, bills of materials and quality control procedures to assemble products safely, accurately and to the required standard. The role requires a practical, organised individual who takes pride in the quality of their work and is willing to support continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble pumps, sub-assemblies and other large items of capital equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions and quality control procedures.
• Prepare components and sub-assemblies ready for final assembly.
• Complete in-process checks and production documentation accurately.
• Ensure finished work meets Flowplant quality standards and any customer-specific requirements.
• Use hand tools, workshop equipment and lifting aids safely and correctly.
• Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised workplace.
• Identify and report quality, material or assembly issues promptly.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the Assembly and wider Production teams.
• Assist with other reasonable production and workshop duties as required.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience in an industrial, engineering, manufacturing or mechanical assembly environment.
• Good practical and mechanical skills, with a careful and methodical approach to work.
• The ability to understand and follow engineering drawings, work instructions and quality procedures.
• An understanding of good engineering practice and importance of product quality.
• Strong attention to detail and consistently high standards of workmanship.
• A proactive, organised and self-motivated approach.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A willingness to learn, develop product knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement.
• The flexibility to support changing production priorities and customer requirements.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or an apprenticeship would be advantageous, but are not essential.
• A current UK driving licence would be advantageous, but is not essential.
• A forklift truck licence would be useful, but is not essential.

Location:

Flowplant manufacturing facility, Salisbury, Wiltshire.

Salary Package:

£TBC basic salary + pension

23 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays, rising to 25 days after five years' service.

Free on-site parking.

Working Hours:

39 hours per week: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30 am to 4.00 pm on Friday, with a 30-minute lunch break.

Employment Type:

Full-time, permanent position, directly employed by Flowplant Group Ltd.