Yolk Recruitment Ltd
Process Technician
Plymouth
Yolk Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturer that has continued to invest in their Plymouth facility. The site runs a range of modern machinery and supporting equipment, with a strong focus on engineering standards, safety and continuous improvement.
They are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Process Technician to join their dynamic shopfloor team in the multi axis high precision CNC Turning & Milling. This role is ideal for individuals with an engineering mindset and a passion for solving technical challenges at the machine level.
This role offers exciting opportunities for career progression and technical development within a high precision manufacturing setting.
This is what you will be doing:
- Support daily production processes in our agile CNC Turning & Milling cells to ensure optimal machine performance and product quality
- Diagnose and resolve technical issues on the shopfloor using engineering fundamentals and root cause analysis
- Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to implement process improvements
- Assist in tooling selection, setup, and maintenance to ensure efficient operations
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, quality, and safety
- Contribute to the development and documentation of process control methods and standard work instructions
- Support the integration of apprentices and new technicians through mentoring and knowledge sharing
This is the experience you will bring to the role:
- Technical apprenticeship or hands-on engineering background
- Strong mechanical aptitude and shopfloor experience (e.g., toolmaking, machine setup, etc.)
- Proven problem-solving ability grounded in engineering principles
- Experience with or a strong interest in mill turning and 5 axis machining, preferably with Swiss style laith experience also
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment
- Prior experience in complex milling or turning environments
- Engineering graduates with prior practical experience
This is what you will get in return:
- 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays
- Professional Development
- Subsidised Canteen
- Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers
- Free Parking
Are you up to the challenge?
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now!
*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying – then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities
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