Workshop Support Technician

WIKA Group; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

WIKA Group in Sevenoaks seeks dedicated personnel to join our team as a production-support role. You will assist with parts handling, cable preparation, and stock replenishment while maintaining accurate ERP records to support smooth manufacturing flow.

Applicants should be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to multitask across teams. Experience in workshop or production environments and strong communication skills are essential for success in this hands-on position.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop, assembly or production environment.
• Familiarity with cable preparation or basic electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Understanding of stock control or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean, or continuous improvement environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare works orders by picking, organizing, and assembling required parts and components.
• Cut, strip, and prepare cables for assembly and production.
• Collaborate with Stores to replenish line-side stock and notify Purchasing of shortages or additional requirements.
• Monitor and update inventory using the ERP system to maintain a consistent production workflow.
• Assist with Goods-in inspection, documentation, record-keeping, and ERP updates to ensure compliance with operational procedures.

Skills

Reliable

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Team player

Multitasker

Tools

ERP system

Job description

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.

WIKA Instruments in Sevenoaks provide pressure, temperature, level, flow, force and related calibration instruments. Our facility includes an engineering services department with repair, modification and calibration capability as well as incorporating the TC Fluid Control, level manufacturing capability and our ATEX approved electrical temperature manufacturing line. We are now looking for an accounts payable to join our team.

Your Activities:

• Prepare works orders by picking, organizing, and assembling required parts and components.
• Cut, strip, and prepare cables for assembly and production.
• Collaborate with Stores to replenish line-side stock and notify Purchasing of shortages or additional requirements.
• Monitor and update inventory using the ERP system to maintain a consistent production workflow.
• Assist with Goods-in inspection, documentation, record-keeping, and ERP updates to ensure compliance with operational procedures.

Your Profile:

• Reliable, proactive, and comfortable working in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with good organisational and administrative skills.
• Able to multitask and support multiple teams when needed.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Comfortable using computer systems (ERP experience is an advantage).
• Previous experience in a workshop, assembly, or production environment.
• Familiarity with cable preparation or basic electrical/mechanical assembly.
• Understanding of stock control or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of 5S, Lean, or continuous improvement environments.