Production Assistant / Coordinator

Production Coordinator / Production Assistant
Aldershot, Hampshire | Precision Engineering & CNC Manufacturing
£48,000 - £53,000 + Excellent Benefits

WF Tech are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business seeking two Production Assistants to support the day-to-day running of a busy CNC manufacturing facility.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Production Supervisor, Production Planner, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Controller, Production Coordinator or Workshop Supervisor looking to take ownership of shopfloor operations and become a key link between production, quality, engineering and management teams.
Working closely with the Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring production runs efficiently, resources are available when required, and operational priorities are communicated effectively across the business.

The Role

• This is a hands-on coordination position focused on supporting manufacturing operations, improving workflow, and helping the business achieve its Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
• Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting daily production meetings and monitoring shopfloor performance
• Coordinating production activities to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery
• Assisting with workforce planning, attendance management and overtime coordination
• Maintaining training records and supporting employee development plans
• Coordinating maintenance activities and escalating machine breakdowns where required
• Supporting the management and closure of quality and continuous improvement actions
• Ensuring tooling, consumables and production resources are available to support manufacturing schedules
• Maintaining high standards of workplace organisation, housekeeping and 5S
• Acting as a Health & Safety champion within the manufacturing environment
• Identifying and removing barriers that could impact production performance and customer delivery

About You

• We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in CNC machining, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, motorsport or similar manufacturing environments.
• Suitable backgrounds may include:
• Production Supervisor
• Production Planner
• Manufacturing Team Leader
• Production Controller
• Production Coordinator
• Cell Leader
• Workshop Supervisor

You will ideally possess:

• Previous experience within a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• The ability to coordinate multiple priorities across a busy production facility
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities
• An understanding of Lean Manufacturing, SQDC/QSDC or Continuous Improvement principles
• Knowledge of machining processes and production workflows

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Working Hours (40 Hours Per Week)
• Day Working Hours Break 1 Break 2
• Monday - Thursday 06:30 - 15:15 09:30 - 10:00 12:30 - 13:00
• Friday 06:00 - 13:00 09:30 - 09:50 N/A
• One break must be taken and is paid. Any additional break taken will be unpaid.

Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave including bank and public holidays
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• 3.5% employer contribution after 3 months' continuous service
• 5% employee contribution
• Group Life Assurance – 4x annual basic salary
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Specsavers Eyecare Voucher Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing precision engineering business

Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer where you will have real influence on daily operations and play a key role in driving production performance.
If you currently work as a Production Supervisor, Production Planner, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Controller or Production Coordinator within a CNC machining environment and are looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact WF Tech today.