Technical Operator - Milton Keynes

Synergi Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Machine Technician for a busy site in Milton Keynes. The role involves monitoring and running moulding machines, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, a mechanical background, and good communication skills. The position offers a starting salary of £35,000 with overtime, pension contributions, and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.

Benefits

£35,000 starting salary

Overtime paid at time and a half

4 on 4 off shift pattern (Days & Nights)

Pension: 9% total contribution (6% employer / 3% employee)

Regular salary reviews

Ongoing training and development

Long-term career progression

Opportunity to work for a global manufacturing business

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Previous experience operating or running machinery.
• Mechanical awareness or background.
• Reliable, proactive, and safety-conscious approach.
• Good communication and teamworking skills.
• Willingness to learn; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Running and monitoring moulding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Carrying out routine quality checks and completing production paperwork.
• Removing, cleaning, and adjusting machine components within your skill level.
• Supporting breakdown response and reporting issues to supervision.
• Changing raw material bins to maintain continuous production.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Previous experience operating or running machinery

Mechanical awareness or background

Reliable, proactive and safety‑conscious approach

Good communication and teamworking skills

Job description

Machine Technician

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

£35,000 + Overtime (Time & a Half) + Strong Benefits

We're recruiting a Machine Technician to join a busy, well-invested manufacturing site in Milton Keynes. This is a hands‐on role suited to someone with a mechanical mindset who enjoys working with machinery and wants to build their technical skills in a fast‑paced production environment.

You'll play a key role in keeping moulding machines running efficiently, maintaining product quality and supporting smooth production on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights).

What you'll be doing:

• Running and monitoring moulding machines and ancillary equipment
• Carrying out routine quality checks and completing production paperwork
• Removing, cleaning and adjusting machine components within your skill level
• Supporting breakdown response and reporting issues to supervision
• Changing raw material bins to maintain continuous production
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety

What were looking for:

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous experience operating or running machinery
• Mechanical awareness or background
• Reliable, proactive and safety‑conscious approach
• Good communication and teamworking skills
• Willingness to learn — full training provided on site machinery

What's on offer:

• £35,000 starting salary
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (Days & Nights)
• Pension: 9% total contribution (6% employer / 3% employee)
• Regular salary reviews
• Ongoing training, development and long‑term career progression
• Opportunity to work for a global manufacturing business