Manufacturing Technician in Kent

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician to join a friendly and dedicated team at a well-established Prosthetic Centre in Maidstone. Having recently moved into a brand-new, purpose-built facility, there's never been a better time to join the organisation. You'll work in a modern workshop alongside an amazing team, making a real difference to patients while supporting one another's professional growth and development.

This position is ideal for a practical, detail-focused individual with ideally production, workshop or hands-on technician experience using tools, machinery and quality processes to manufacture specialist medical products. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:

• Assembly Technician
• Workshop Technician
• Prosthetic and Orthotic Technician
• Production Technician
• Fabrication Technician
• Engineering Technician
• Machine Operator
• Production Operative

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Maidstone, Kent

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician to join a specialist clinical workshop team manufacturing and finishing prosthetic products. As a Manufacturing Technician you will use tools, machinery and workshop equipment to assemble, repair and finish products from technical specifications, work orders and instructions. The Manufacturing Technician role would suit someone from a production, manufacturing, workshop, fabrication or general technician background. Medical, prosthetics or orthotics experience is desirable but not essential, as additional training will be provided.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Manufacturing Technician include:

• Product Manufacture: Manufacture and repair specialist prosthetic products in line with technical specifications and manufacturer guidance
• Assembly and Build: Prepare, assemble and build products according to prescriptions, work orders and required quality standards
• Tools and Machinery: Use hand tools, machinery and workshop equipment safely and accurately
• Quality Finishing: Ensure products are finished to a high standard and ready for fitting, delivery or further clinical review
• Stock Control: Book out stock accurately to the relevant job sheet or work order, ensuring records are prompt and legible
• Materials Management: Use materials and components efficiently, reducing waste through good working practices
• Technical Learning: Develop knowledge of specialist componentry, product function and manufacturing techniques through training
• Health and Safety: Follow workshop health and safety procedures, identifying and reporting potential hazards promptly
• Quality Compliance: Work in accordance with quality management systems, procedures and work instructions at all times
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, managers and clinical teams to support smooth workshop operations and patient care

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS | DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Production or Workshop Experience: Previous experience in a production, manufacturing, workshop, fabrication, engineering or hands-on technician role
• Tools and Machinery: Confidence using hand tools, machinery or workshop equipment safely and accurately
• Attention to Detail: Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, high-quality work
• Quality Standards: Able to follow specifications, work instructions, health and safety procedures and quality standards
• Communication Skills: Sound verbal, written and numerical communication skills
• Planning and Organisation: Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work efficiently while managing conflicting priorities
• Judgement and Initiative: Good judgement with the confidence to make sound decisions and use initiative
• Positive Approach: A proactive, self-motivated and can-do attitude
• Desirable Sector Experience: Medical device, prosthetics, orthotics or healthcare manufacturing experience is desirable but not essential, as additional training will be provided

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary package
• Incremental holiday allowance rising with service
• Free parking available
• Access to an employee discount platform
• Employee Assistance Programmes available
• Support with qualifications and professional development
• Flexible working options
• Refer a friend incentive scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Subscription and registration fees paid, for example HCPC
• Continuous professional development plans with internal and external training and courses available

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.