Latitude Recruitment
Production Technician
Production Technician at Latitude Recruitment, based in Southampton, Hampshire. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Southampton, Hampshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference 5419224600
About the role
Production Technician We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Technician to join a leading manufacturing company based in Southampton. Introduction The primary role of the Production Technician will involve using specialist equipment and machinery to fabricate preforms and prepare glass ready for drawing into fibre. Responsibilities Fabricating preforms and preparing glass ready for drawing into fibre, this includes: * Operating machinery and controls * Following product specification instructions. Completing and maintaining logs, spreadsheets and databases as indicated in work instructions. * Reviewing test data * Adhering to strict Health & Safety regulations Ideal Experience The ideal candidate will be someone who has good attention for detail and accuracy, reliable, keen to learn and PC literate. A good understanding of complex machinery and equipment would be beneficial. Any fibre optics experience is an advantage, however full training will also be provided. Shift Pattern: Week 1 - Days (4-day week 12 hour shifts) Week 2 - Nights (3-day week 12 hour shifts) Salary: £33K - £35K which includes the 20% shift uplift. xjnqpsq Benefits: * Pension: 7% employer; 3% employee * Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays increasing by a day per year to 27 in total. * Private Health Care including immediate family * Private Dental Care * Life Assurance: 4x basic pay * Subsidised Gym Membership If you could be interested in this excellent Production Technician opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further
Reference: 5419224600 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 27 Dec 2026 · Listed via Latitude Recruitment
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