At a Glance
- Tasks: Set up and improve production machinery for maximum efficiency.
- Company: Growing manufacturing business in Southampton with global expansion plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving improvements in production processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in machine setting or production engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
TeamJobs are recruiting for a Production Technician to join a growing manufacturing business in Southampton. This isn't a role for someone who simply operates machinery. We're looking for someone who understands how production should run - and has the confidence and experience to make it better.
Production Technician: £40,000-£45,000
Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm 37.5 hours Permanent
The role:
- Set, adjust and change over production machinery
- Fault-find and resolve issues to minimise downtime
- Identify causes of rejects and recurring production problems
- Improve efficiency across filling, labelling and packaging machinery
- Drive continuous improvement and introduce better ways of working
- Develop SOPs and improve production processes
- Support and develop less experienced Machine Setters and Operators
We're looking for:
- Strong machine setting or production engineering experience
- Hands-on mechanical and fault-finding ability
- Experience with filling, packaging or labelling machinery would be ideal
- A strong continuous improvement mindset
- Organised, disciplined and confident challenging existing processes
- Someone who takes ownership and solves problems rather than working around them
This is a genuine opportunity to make an impact within a growing manufacturing operation. The business has ambitious international expansion plans, with future opportunities for the right person to progress and lead production teams globally.
If you're someone who looks at a production line and immediately thinks "how can we make this run better?", we want to hear from you. Apply today.
Production Technician in Southampton employer: Team Jobs - Engineering
As an Engineering Manager at our established engineering and manufacturing business, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a comprehensive benefits package, all while fostering an environment that encourages professional growth and development. Join us to lead a talented team and make a meaningful impact on our manufacturing operations in a supportive and collaborative setting.
