ISQ Recruitment Ltd
Production Technician
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Sector: Manufacturing (non-food)
Location: Commutable from Norwich & Lowestoft
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive / to be discussed
Working Hours: Mon to Fri | 12-hr days & nights | 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00
iSQ Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturer for a Production Technician to join their well-established Suffolk operation. Offering excellent training and long-term career prospects, this is an opportunity to join a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, safety and continuous improvement drive success.
Please note this client does not offer VISA sponsorship. Only candidates with full Right to Work in the UK and relevant experience will be considered.
In this role, you will work as part of a team to ensure the safe and efficient running of production equipment, maintaining quality standards and achieving shift targets. You will collaborate closely with the Lead Technician, Shift Manager and other departments to maximise productivity and resolve any issues that arise throughout the shift.
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Shift Pattern: This is a Monday to Friday role, working a 3-week rotating 4-3-3 pattern of 12-hour days and nights (06:00-18:00 / 18:00-06:00).
Benefits
- Company Pension
- 22 days annual leave including Bank Holidays & Christmas shut-down
- Group Income Protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual family event period
- Leisure sessions
- Onsite parking
Key Duties
- Carry out machine and equipment safety checks before start-up and complete the relevant documentation.
- Support the Shift Manager in achieving team plans, including cleaning, improvement, training and labour plans.
- Prepare equipment, tooling and raw materials required for job start-ups, tool changes and colour changes.
- Operate and monitor production processes to ensure output, quality and efficiency targets are achieved.
- Inspect, pack and identify products to ensure they meet specification requirements.
- Provide cover during break periods and training sessions when required.
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and work in accordance with the 6S system.
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Production Technician - Criteria
- Engineering/Manufacturing background and strong mechanical aptitude (essential).
- NVQ Level 2 in Engineering/similar (advantageous).
- Experience within plastics manufacturing or a similar production environment (advantageous).
- Knowledge of EBM, ISBM or IM processing (advantageous).
- Polymer Processing certification preferred or competency gained through experience and/or internal training (advantageous).
- Full Right to Work in the UK.
To apply, please click Apply or send your CV to jobs@isqrecruitment.co.uk or for more information, please contact iSQ Recruitment on 01603 369500.
iSQ Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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