Lead Manufacturing Technician
2 days ago
Barnsley
Lead Manufacturing Technician Location: Royston, Hertfordshire Salary: Up to £32,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent A growing technology business is looking for a Lead Manufacturing Technician to join its manufacturing team in Royston. This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced technician to take on a lead role, supporting the build, testing, fault-finding, repair and continuous improvement of complex electromechanical products. You will also provide day-to-day guidance to a team of technicians, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard. The Role Working closely with engineering and manufacturing teams, you will support day-to-day production while helping improve processes, documentation and technician capability. The role will suit someone who enjoys being hands-on but is also ready to take on greater responsibility for a team and help drive manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day supervision and support to the technician team, • Build, test, modify and repair electromechanical products, • Provide technical support during manufacturing and assembly, • Fault-find and diagnose issues systematically, • Support repairs and maintenance at operational and customer sites, • Create and improve manufacturing processes and documentation, • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste, • Maintain safety, quality and 5S standards, • Support technician training and skills development, • Ensure agreed processes and standards are followed, • Work closely with engineering teams to develop new processes, • Help maintain accurate production and performance records What We're Looking For, • Several years' experience as a technician within a manufacturing environment, • Previous team leadership or supervisory experience, • Strong practical mechanical and electrical skills, • Experience assembling, modifying, fault-finding and repairing electromechanical systems, • Comfortable reading mechanical drawings and electrical schematics, • Able to use standard workshop and engineering equipment, • Understanding of sensors, motors, actuators, wiring, connectors and mechanical assemblies, • Methodical approach to fault-finding and problem solving, • Good attention to detail and a practical, hands-on attitude, • Computer literate, • Full clean UK driving licence, • Eligible to work in the UK What's on Offer?, • Salary up to £32,000, • Permanent position based in Royston, • Hands-on technical role within a growing technology business, • Genuine opportunity to take on leadership responsibility, • Training in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, • Exposure to complex electromechanical products, • Opportunity to develop your technical and leadership skills, • Varied role with plenty of responsibility and autonomy If you're an experienced Manufacturing Technician, Lead Technician or Engineering Technician looking for your next step into a team leadership role, this could be a great opportunity. Interested? For more information or to apply, contact: Lewis Phillips Principal Recruitment Consultant Verso Recruitment 01582 369359 JBRP1_UKTJ