Production Technician

Production Technician | Bristol | £38000 including Shift AllowancePermanent | Full-Time | 37 hours per week | Rotating ShiftsWhat's in it for youPermanent role with structured career development and pay progressionBase salary up to £32,500, with shift allowance on top (averaging around 18% uplift on rotating pattern)10% shift allowance on mornings, 25% on afternoonsOvertime available, with weekend overtime paid at time and a halfPrivate healthcare25 days annual leave plus half-days on FridaysShare incentive planDefined contribution pension schemeFlexible benefits packageShiftsRotating every two weeks:Mornings: Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pmAfternoons: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm / Fridays 6:00am to 11:00am and 11:00am to 4:00pmEach working week consists of four 8-hour shifts and one 5-hour shift. Enhanced shift rates apply.The roleA leading high-tech engineering and manufacturing organisation in Bristol is looking for a Production Technician to join their busy production team. You will be involved in the assembly of complex, high-specification systems and sub-assemblies, working to precise quality standards in a highly technical environment.This is a role for someone who takes pride in their work, holds themselves to a high standard, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, regulated production setting.ResponsibilitiesBuild systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts for complex systems to the right quality levels and ISO standardsEnsure requirements of the BOM and customer specification are metIdentify and resolve build problems, reporting technical issues via the FRACAS processTrain and guide less experienced techniciansMaintain and develop your technical competence through ongoing trainingUphold the highest standards of build cleanliness, housekeeping and health and safetySupport continuous improvement initiatives within the production teamWhat we're looking forTime-served electrical apprenticeship, City and Guilds Part 3, HND, HNC, or BTech Level 3Detailed wiring skills including lead-free soldering, panel wiring to schematics, and ability to read electrical drawingsAbility to fault find and implement corrective action3 or more years of relevant experienceIdeally a combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skillsExperience in the semiconductor or plasma technology industry is a plusStrong attention to detail and high build quality standardsComfortable working a rotating shift pattern reliablyThe processCandidates will complete a two-hour technical assessment (mechanical or electrical depending on discipline) as part of the selection process. Starting salary is influenced by assessment performance and relevant experience, with scope for review at six months for higher-banded starters.TPBN1_UKTJ