Production Technician
CV-LibraryPO6, Widley, PortsmouthpermanentPosted: 20 April 2026
Apply NowOur clients are looking to expand their Production Technician team on their early shift and late shift. The production technicians play a key role in setting running and maintaining special purpose manufacturing machinery, working over three business areas.
The production technicians work on a shift basis to keep the machines running 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
The successful candidate will have previous manufacturing experience working with automated machines and be willing to learn how we work our unique product line.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
• Setting and running our special purpose automated machinery.
• Fault find and repair the special purpose automated machinery.
• Compiling quality documentation throughout the run of a job. (first off, last off and in process inspection).
• Using ERP system to process the work through to the next step of the manufacturing process.
• Using technical drawings to ensure that parts are made to correct specifications.
• Using CMM and other measuring equipment.
• Using vision systems for quality control during the manufacturing process.
• Working to EN9100 standards - strictly following manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Patrol inspections - Visually check produced parts to ensure no faults or defects
• Working as part of a team to share knowledge and share best practice guidance on machine setting and utilisation.
• Observe and support Production Support teams to fix break downs and overcome any issues.
• Responsible for FOD and 5S within the manufacturing area.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Experience using manual tools
• Mechanically minded and experience of automated machines (an advantage but not essential)
• Experience of working to technical drawings would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail
Benefits
• Competitive Salary plus 22.5% shift allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public hols
• Additional 3 days off over the festive period
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life Cover 3x salary
• Company bonus scheme
Hours:
Early shift - Monday to Thursday 6am-2pm, Friday 6am-1pm
Late shift – Monday to Thursday 1.30pm-9.30pm, Friday 1pm-8pm
The production technicians work on a shift basis to keep the machines running 24 hours a day, 5 days a week.
The successful candidate will have previous manufacturing experience working with automated machines and be willing to learn how we work our unique product line.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:
• Setting and running our special purpose automated machinery.
• Fault find and repair the special purpose automated machinery.
• Compiling quality documentation throughout the run of a job. (first off, last off and in process inspection).
• Using ERP system to process the work through to the next step of the manufacturing process.
• Using technical drawings to ensure that parts are made to correct specifications.
• Using CMM and other measuring equipment.
• Using vision systems for quality control during the manufacturing process.
• Working to EN9100 standards - strictly following manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Patrol inspections - Visually check produced parts to ensure no faults or defects
• Working as part of a team to share knowledge and share best practice guidance on machine setting and utilisation.
• Observe and support Production Support teams to fix break downs and overcome any issues.
• Responsible for FOD and 5S within the manufacturing area.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Experience using manual tools
• Mechanically minded and experience of automated machines (an advantage but not essential)
• Experience of working to technical drawings would be an advantage.
• Attention to detail
Benefits
• Competitive Salary plus 22.5% shift allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank/public hols
• Additional 3 days off over the festive period
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension scheme
• Life Cover 3x salary
• Company bonus scheme
Hours:
Early shift - Monday to Thursday 6am-2pm, Friday 6am-1pm
Late shift – Monday to Thursday 1.30pm-9.30pm, Friday 1pm-8pm