Hales Group
Technician
Beccles, Suffolk
Competitive Salary + Excellent Company Benefits
Full Time | Permanent
3-Week Rotating Shifts: 06:00–14:00 | 14:00–22:00 | 22:00–06:00
Hales Group are recruiting for a Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Beccles. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a technical or engineering background to join a busy production team, supporting the efficient running of machinery while ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.
Why apply?
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Christmas shutdown
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Group Income Protection
- Company sick pay
- Annual leave buy & sell scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Learning and development opportunities
- Long Service Awards
- Gym and leisure discounts
- Free refreshments and monthly treats
- Christmas hampers
- Free on-site parking
- Additional employee benefits
About the role
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will carry out tool changes, machine set-ups, fault finding and quality checks to ensure production runs safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out tool changes and machine setting activities
- Diagnose and resolve machine and production issues
- Report faults and raise maintenance work orders
- Complete regular safety and quality checks
- Perform visual and functional product inspections
- Carry out colour changes in line with procedures
- Implement corrective actions when quality issues arise
- Ensure machinery operates safely and efficiently
- Support continuous improvement activities
What we're looking for
- Level 2 qualification in Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance or similar
- Experience in a technical or engineering environment
- Background as a Vehicle Technician, Mechanic, Service Engineer, Machinist or similar
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Positive approach to continuous improvement
- Reliable, professional and quality-focused
Progression & flexibility
This role would suit candidates from automotive, maintenance, engineering or manufacturing backgrounds looking to develop a long-term career within a successful and growing business. Full training will be provided where required.
Why work through Hales Group?
All of our Consultants are highly experienced and committed to supporting candidates throughout their job search. We treat candidates as valued customers and aim to match you with the right opportunity for your skills and career goals.
Hales Group Ltd processes applicant data in line with its Equal Opportunities policy and may contact you regarding future opportunities. If you prefer not to be contacted, please inform your local branch.
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