Production Technician - #2194400

Production Technician

Location: Eccles, Greater Manchester
Salary: £33,000 (potential to move to £38k within 12 months)
Monday - Friday - Days only

We are currently recruiting for multiple Production Technicians to join a well-established manufacturing operation based in Eccles.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, who enjoys working across plant operations, stock control, goods inwards and despatch, and general site activities.

The successful candidates will play an important role in supporting day-to-day site operations, ensuring equipment is operated safely and efficiently, stock is accurately maintained and all activities are carried out in line with site procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and monitor plant machinery and site equipment, following established processes and safety procedures.

• Carry out routine maintenance and basic repairs to plant and ancillary equipment, where trained and competent.

• Manage stock control activities, including stock checks, rotation, storage and investigating discrepancies.

• Load and off-load incoming and outgoing bulk and packaged deliveries safely and accurately.

• Prepare, check and assemble products for dispatch, ensuring correct labelling and documentation.

• Complete production records, batch sheets, transport documentation and relevant ERP transactions.

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping across the plant and working areas.

• Identify and report potential hazards, faults or issues, taking appropriate action where required.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support training and development within the team.

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or industrial environment.

• Experience operating plant machinery or industrial equipment would be advantageous.

• A valid counterbalance FLT licence, gained through an AITT-accredited or equivalent training provider, is required.

• Understanding of stock control, goods inwards, despatch or production processes.

• Good attention to detail, particularly when completing documentation and maintaining stock accuracy.

• Basic computer skills and the ability to use business systems.

• A strong commitment to health, safety and environmental procedures.

• A proactive, adaptable approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Full training will be provided to develop the skills and knowledge required for the position.

What's on offer?

• £33,000 salary.

• Monday to Friday, day shifts.

• Opportunity to join an established manufacturing business.

• Full training and development provided.

If you have a hands-on manufacturing background and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates