Production Technician Level 1
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 February 2026 |
| Location: | Milton Keynes, MK8 8ND |
| Company: | Whittan Industrial Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 305 |
Summary
Job Advert
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of
market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK
and Europe.
The Production Technician will ensure the most efficient running of the assets within their area assigned through the effective
setting, monitoring and maintenance for which they are responsible and will assist with the day-to-day mechanical breakdowns of
equipment, reporting any issues over technical ability to maintenance. To train and guide other operators in the areas for use of
best practice in running the assets
Key responsibilities:
* Sharing responsibility for ensuring safety within operations are paramount, ensuring a safe working environment by managing
direct reports to follow company processes and procedures in relation to Health and Safety.
* Set, operate and troubleshoot the assets through technical knowledge and competence.
* Input data into the PC – works orders and part specifications to ensure correct set up for manufacture.
* Fault find on daily generic issues, escalating complex faults through the maintenance reporting systems.
* Inspection of production first offs to ensure rejects are not passed on through the process.
* Work to the Works Order due dates and programs.
* Produce quality product, at the agreed output rates, within drawing stated tolerances, thus avoiding unnecessary scrap.
* To produce product to quantity and sizes stipulated on the Works Order/Route cards.
* To operate all machine controls, which are a combination of mechanical, push button and computer key/touch pads.
* Undertake programming of length and punch setting via an integral computer. Ensure scrap is recorded and segregated in line
with procedures.
* To train and mentor operators on safe working processes and procedures
* To assist with the introduction of new equipment when required.
Required experience/skills/qualifications:
* Experience of working with metal forming techniques
* Experience of welding techniques
* Good attention to detail to highlight any issues or defects
Desirable:
* Experience of working with rolling mills & paint lines
* Power Press and Slinging/Crane Certificates
Company Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Medicash Scheme
* Flexi Holiday Scheme
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
The Whittan Group is the largest manufacturer of steel storage products in the United Kingdom. Operating through a number of
market leading brands; we design, manufacture and install storage solutions for commercial and industrial environments in the UK
and Europe.
The Production Technician will ensure the most efficient running of the assets within their area assigned through the effective
setting, monitoring and maintenance for which they are responsible and will assist with the day-to-day mechanical breakdowns of
equipment, reporting any issues over technical ability to maintenance. To train and guide other operators in the areas for use of
best practice in running the assets
Key responsibilities:
* Sharing responsibility for ensuring safety within operations are paramount, ensuring a safe working environment by managing
direct reports to follow company processes and procedures in relation to Health and Safety.
* Set, operate and troubleshoot the assets through technical knowledge and competence.
* Input data into the PC – works orders and part specifications to ensure correct set up for manufacture.
* Fault find on daily generic issues, escalating complex faults through the maintenance reporting systems.
* Inspection of production first offs to ensure rejects are not passed on through the process.
* Work to the Works Order due dates and programs.
* Produce quality product, at the agreed output rates, within drawing stated tolerances, thus avoiding unnecessary scrap.
* To produce product to quantity and sizes stipulated on the Works Order/Route cards.
* To operate all machine controls, which are a combination of mechanical, push button and computer key/touch pads.
* Undertake programming of length and punch setting via an integral computer. Ensure scrap is recorded and segregated in line
with procedures.
* To train and mentor operators on safe working processes and procedures
* To assist with the introduction of new equipment when required.
Required experience/skills/qualifications:
* Experience of working with metal forming techniques
* Experience of welding techniques
* Good attention to detail to highlight any issues or defects
Desirable:
* Experience of working with rolling mills & paint lines
* Power Press and Slinging/Crane Certificates
Company Benefits:
* Competitive Salary
* 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Employee discount scheme
* Long Service Awards
* Monthly STAR Awards
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Support from Trained Mental Health First Aiders
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Medicash Scheme
* Flexi Holiday Scheme
The Whittan Group promotes equality of opportunity in that everyone who works for us and any job applicants will be treated
equally, regardless of gender or gender reassignment, age, ethnic or national origin, nationality, race, colour, marital or civil
partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief.