Manufacturing Support Technician

Manufacturing Support Technician



Location: Near Uxbridge (10-minute drive)

Salary: £40,000 – £43,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Hours: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: ASAP



We’re supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business near Uxbridge with their search for a Manufacturing Support Technician. This role is vital in helping minimise production delays, supporting local leaders on the shop floor, and ensuring work progresses safely and efficiently.



Benefits

Competitive pension scheme with strong employer contributions



Life assurance equal to four times annual salary



Structured training and development plan tailored to you



Healthcare cash plan for everyday medical expenses



25 days annual leave plus bank holidays



Option to buy additional holiday after qualifying period



Workplace nursery benefit scheme



Employee discounts across retail and lifestyle services



Cycle-to-work scheme (available after probation)



Early finish every Friday at midday



What you’ll be doing

Diagnosing issues that cause production stops and deciding on quick fixes or deeper investigation



Carrying out minor reworks within your skillset



Liaising with engineering, quality control, and production teams to keep operations flowing



Checking stock, raising repicks, and ensuring tooling is in place at the right time



Supporting production planning tasks including splitting cards, raising new orders, and releasing jobs



Raising quality notifications and contributing to improvement projects



Assisting multiple departments to resolve problems quickly and reduce downtime



About you

Hands-on experience within manufacturing or assembly environments



Practical problem-solving skills and a proactive approach



Strong communication skills with the ability to work across departments



Calm under pressure with good organisational ability



Self-motivated team player with the confidence to work independently when needed



Knowledge of SAP would be an advantage (training provided if not)



How to apply If you’re ready to take on a role where no two days are the same and your input directly impacts production efficiency, please apply below