Production Process Technician & Relief Material Requirement Plan (MRP) Controller/Production Planner
| Posting date: | 24 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hereford, Herefordshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Techtest Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Production Process Technician and Relief Material Requirement Plan (MRP) Controller / Production Planner - Rotherwas, Hereford.
Based at our Production Facility at Rotherwas, due to the continuing growth of the Manufacturing and Dispatch departments, an opportunity has arisen for a TECHTEST PRODUCTION PROCESS TECHNICIAN & RELIEF MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PLAN (MRP) CONTROLLER/PRODUCTION PLANNER, to work in close association with the Process Department, in the generation and maintenance of all required processes and operational standards in Techtest, affiliated departments and additional required areas. To act as contingency (in the event of absence for the existing MRP Controller/Production Planner) to initiate and maintain the existing software based Techtest Production Material Requirement Plan inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes, to ensure the Techtest Production Department meets delivery deadlines.
Requisite capabilities:
Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the generation and monitoring of Production processes and will be responsible for the daily operation of the Techtest manufacturing MRP system used to manufacture products utilised on airborne Search and Rescue equipment and ideally possess:
• Strong organisational skills and display a sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.
• A manufacturing background is preferable but not essential.
• Good working knowledge and experience using material Requirement Planning (MRP) or Inventory Management experience.
• Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills, including advanced Excel skills.
• An electronics background is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Collation of information for generation of monthly manufacturing activity analysis.
• Maintain the policy of continuous improvement in all aspects of Techtest Process.
• Monitoring of active processes to ensure compliance with all required standards.
• Production plan maintenance support.
Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candi-date.
• Full time position.
• Immediate start.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.
To learn more, please visit our website www.hr-smith.com. Interested in this role, please email your CV to recruit-ment@hrsmith.biz.
The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.
Based at our Production Facility at Rotherwas, due to the continuing growth of the Manufacturing and Dispatch departments, an opportunity has arisen for a TECHTEST PRODUCTION PROCESS TECHNICIAN & RELIEF MATERIAL REQUIREMENT PLAN (MRP) CONTROLLER/PRODUCTION PLANNER, to work in close association with the Process Department, in the generation and maintenance of all required processes and operational standards in Techtest, affiliated departments and additional required areas. To act as contingency (in the event of absence for the existing MRP Controller/Production Planner) to initiate and maintain the existing software based Techtest Production Material Requirement Plan inventory control system used to manage manufacturing processes, to ensure the Techtest Production Department meets delivery deadlines.
Requisite capabilities:
Although relevant experience would prove advantageous, it is not essential as comprehensive training will be provided.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the generation and monitoring of Production processes and will be responsible for the daily operation of the Techtest manufacturing MRP system used to manufacture products utilised on airborne Search and Rescue equipment and ideally possess:
• Strong organisational skills and display a sound work ethic.
• A naturally enquiring mind.
• A manufacturing background is preferable but not essential.
• Good working knowledge and experience using material Requirement Planning (MRP) or Inventory Management experience.
• Proven analytical, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Strong IT systems knowledge and skills, including advanced Excel skills.
• An electronics background is preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
Other duties include but are not limited to:
• Collation of information for generation of monthly manufacturing activity analysis.
• Maintain the policy of continuous improvement in all aspects of Techtest Process.
• Monitoring of active processes to ensure compliance with all required standards.
• Production plan maintenance support.
Benefits:
• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.
• Health and wellbeing programme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candi-date.
• Full time position.
• Immediate start.
• Hours are based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.
To learn more, please visit our website www.hr-smith.com. Interested in this role, please email your CV to recruit-ment@hrsmith.biz.
The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.