Manufacturing Technician (Night Shift)

Manufacturing Technician (Night Shift)

Full-Time 30708 - 40000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Planet Pharma

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Operate machinery, support production, and troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced environment.
  • Company: Leading advanced manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Permanent night shift, competitive pay, and opportunities for skill development.
  • Other info: Enjoy a 3 days on, 3 days off shift pattern with great teamwork.
  • Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in high-volume production.
  • Qualifications: Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification and experience in fast-paced manufacturing.

The predicted salary is between 30708 - 40000 Β£ per year.

A leading advanced manufacturing business is looking for a Production Technician to join a high volume, highly automated environment on a permanent night shift pattern. This is a hands-on role combining production support, maintenance, and fault finding within a fast-paced setting.

Shift Pattern: 3 days on, 3 days off, 11pm to 11am

The Role: You will take ownership of technical and processing activities across the production line, ensuring machinery runs efficiently while maintaining quality and uptime.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Operating production machinery and supporting daily line activities
  • Covering breaks, assembling product, and managing pallet release duties
  • Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and refurbishing offline equipment
  • Diagnosing and repairing electro-mechanical faults
  • Ensuring equipment is set correctly and producing to required standards
  • Monitoring in-process quality and resolving issues to avoid product holds
  • Minimising downtime while controlling repair and spare part costs

About You:

  • Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering
  • Experience in a high volume, fast paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
  • Comfortable working permanent night shifts

Manufacturing Technician (Night Shift) employer: Planet Pharma

Join a leading advanced manufacturing business that values innovation and teamwork, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions directly impact production efficiency. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring you thrive in your role as a Manufacturing Technician. Enjoy the unique advantage of a permanent night shift pattern that allows for a balanced work-life schedule while being part of a high-volume, automated environment.

Planet Pharma

Contact Details:

Planet Pharma Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Manufacturing Technician (Night Shift)

Technical and Processing Activities
Production Machinery Operation
Electro Mechanical Fault Diagnosis and Repair
Planned Preventative Maintenance
Quality Monitoring
Downtime Minimisation
Teamwork