Lead Manufacturing Technician

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
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