Job Title: Production Technician Location: Plymouth Shift Pattern: 11pm - 11am (Night shift) Salary: 31,000 per annum + an impressive 37% shift premium
What you'll be doing:
Operating & Assembling: Operate production machinery, assemble products, perform pallet release duties, and provide essential operational cover during breaks.
Maintenance & Refurbishment: Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and proactively refurbish offline machinery to ensure optimal long-term performance.
Troubleshooting & Repair: Attend to electro-mechanical faults on the production line, utilizing your diagnostic skills to repair equipment rapidly and minimize downtime within planned costs.
Quality & Setup: Ensure all manufacturing equipment is correctly set up to produce products according to strict standards, actively monitoring in-process quality to prevent product holds.
What we're looking for:
A formal qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g., C&G, HND) or a fully time-served apprenticeship.
Proven experience working within a high-volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience in electro-mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and equipment repair.
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
A genuine passion for the healthcare industry and a commitment to producing high-quality medical products.
What we offer:
Financial Rewards: 31k basic salary plus a 37% shift premium, and a share save scheme matched up to 150/month.
Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing).
Future Security: A generous matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of your salary.
Workplace Perks: 24 days holiday (rising to 25 after 5 years), free car parking, a subsidised canteen, flexible benefits including a cycle-to-work scheme, and reward/recognition programs linked to Health, Safety, and Continuous Improvement.
Ready to take the next step in your career? If you are a motivated individual with a desire to learn and contribute to a leading manufacturing operation, we want to hear from you! Either apply to this advert or email or call (phone number removed) & ask for Akhil!
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
