Production/Engineering Technician
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford, Kent |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Bluebolt Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An electro-mechanical equipment manufacturer is seeking a Production Technician to support workshop and production operations. This hands-on role involves working across electrical and mechanical maintenance, production equipment, and general workshop duties, ensuring machinery and facilities operate safely and efficiently. The company operates a modern workshop environment, emphasising safety, quality, and efficient production processes.
Job Overview
• Assist with electrical maintenance within the workshop and production equipment as required
• Carry out mechanical maintenance and general workshop production tasks
• Check, test, and maintain cold welding machinery and provide support to other workshop specialists as needed
• Communicate effectively with the production and maintenance teams to minimise scheduling conflicts
• Assist with loading and unloading of large shipments as required
• Carry out general building maintenance tasks as necessary
• Work flexibly across various workshop duties to meet production demands
Skills and experience required:
• Experience in production, maintenance, or engineering environments
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production requirements
Desirable skills include:
• Training in forklift and gantry crane operation
• Experience with lathes, grinders, and drilling machinery
• Electrical qualifications (BS7671 - 18th edition)
Hours of Work:
• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
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Job Overview
• Assist with electrical maintenance within the workshop and production equipment as required
• Carry out mechanical maintenance and general workshop production tasks
• Check, test, and maintain cold welding machinery and provide support to other workshop specialists as needed
• Communicate effectively with the production and maintenance teams to minimise scheduling conflicts
• Assist with loading and unloading of large shipments as required
• Carry out general building maintenance tasks as necessary
• Work flexibly across various workshop duties to meet production demands
Skills and experience required:
• Experience in production, maintenance, or engineering environments
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing production requirements
Desirable skills include:
• Training in forklift and gantry crane operation
• Experience with lathes, grinders, and drilling machinery
• Electrical qualifications (BS7671 - 18th edition)
Hours of Work:
• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 - 13:00
Key words: engineering technician production technician manufacturing technician workshop technician workshop engineer mechanical engineer mechanical technician electrical engineer electrical technician maintenance engineer maintenance technician service engineer service technician electrician mechanic multi skilled engineer multiskilled engineer multi skilled technician multiskilled technician