Operations Technician

Join a close-knit manufacturing team, where practical engineering, continuous improvement, and a strong safety culture are at the heart of day-to-day operations. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping production running smoothly, troubleshooting issues quickly, and supporting colleagues to deliver reliable output.
You'll be part of a small team where your contribution is visible, your skills are valued, and improvements you make can directly impact efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Support day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met safely and efficiently.
• Carry out routine checks, inspections, and maintenance activities to keep equipment operating to specification.
• Diagnose faults and carry out first-line troubleshooting on production plant and associated systems.
• Assist with planned maintenance schedules and help coordinate downtime to minimise disruption.
• Monitor process performance and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and throughput.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, inspections, and any corrective actions taken.
• Follow health and safety procedures and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
• Work closely with the wider team to support smooth handovers between shifts and departments.

• Proven experience in an operations, production, or technician role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills, with the ability to identify root causes.
• Working knowledge of basic industrial maintenance practices, including preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret technical information such as equipment documentation, work instructions, and maintenance logs.
• Competence in using standard workshop tools and common test equipment for troubleshooting.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in a manufacturing setting, including safe isolation practices.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a small team.

If you're an experienced Operations Technician who enjoys hands-on problem solving and takes pride in keeping production running reliably, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the manufacturing team and make a real impact from day one.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.