Production Technician

Production Technician

Posted 5 days ago by Matchtech

Negotiable
Inside
Undetermined
Bristol, Gloucestershire, UK

Summary: Our client, a Defence and Security supplier, is seeking three Production Technicians for a contract role in Bristol. The position involves assembling, inspecting, and testing products while adhering to defined processes and safety standards. Candidates must be willing to undergo basic security checks prior to starting. The contract duration is initially set for 3-4 months with an hourly rate of £30, classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble, inspect, and test products to ensure they meet specifications in accordance with defined procedures and processes.
  • Disassemble, survey, inspect, document, and repair products.
  • Complete training to achieve necessary knowledge and approvals; train others where permitted.
  • Read, interpret, and follow technical engineering documents.
  • Follow instructions and documentation precisely; adhere to industry standards and report compliance issues.
  • Maintain a clean and safe workplace; manage Foreign Object Debris and other safety protocols.
  • Optimize labor use to manage workload and minimize waste.
  • Participate in health and safety training and perform related roles as needed.
  • Engage in structured problem-solving activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Perform preventive maintenance and/or calibration tasks, reporting any issues found.
  • Maintain records of assembly processes, tests, and inspections using company systems.

Key Skills:

  • Experience in production or manufacturing environments.
  • Ability to follow technical documents and procedures accurately.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.
  • Willingness to undergo security checks.

Salary (Rate): £30.00 Hourly

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Our client, a Defence and Security supplier is looking for 3x Production Technicians to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bristol.

  • 3-4 month initial contract.
  • 30 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35.
  • Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be willing to undergo basic security checks ahead of starting.

Job Role
Follow defined processes and procedures to assemble, inspect, test, strip, survey, repair products in the product range. Work efficiently to ensure that tasks are executed accurately to meet the requirements and specifications of the product, whilst also meeting production targets.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Responsible for assembling, inspecting and testing products to ensure they meet specifications in accordance with defined procedures and processes including the reporting of any issues encountered.
  • Responsible for disassembly, survey, inspection, documenting and repairing of products.
  • Complete training to achieve necessary knowledge and approvals to perform the tasks. Where permitted to do so, train others and provide help and support.
  • Read, interpret and follow the technical engineering documents required to complete tasks.
  • Follow instructions & documentation precisely. Adhere to industry standards, regulations and company processes. Report issues when compliance cannot be achieved.
  • Keep the workplace clean and effective and ensure a safe working environment. Follow processes to ensure the effective management of FOD (Foreign Object Debris), Tool Control, Electrostatic Discharge, Security of Assets etc.
  • Work to ensure the most effective use of labour to manage the workload and conserve resources and supplies to facilitate minimum waste.
  • Participate in health & safety training as required and perform health & safety roles as needed (eg fire marshal, etc). Take responsibility for own Health and Safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work. Co-operate with managers and supervisors to enable the company to meet is Health, Safety and Environmental obligations.
  • Highlight and identify any issues and engage in structured problem-solving activities to identify root causes and solutions. Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production processes and efficiency.
  • Follow procedures to perform preventive maintenance and/or calibration tasks, reporting any issues found.
  • Maintain records of assembly processes, tests and inspections performed, along with any issues encountered using the company systems to ensure accurate reporting.