Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Production Technician

Job description:

SWIFT Temps Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Production Technician for our client based in Bradford on a permanent basis.

Location: Bradford, On-site
Department: Machine Shop
Reporting To: Machine Shop Manager
Salary: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum + discretionary annual bonus (up to 5%)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38 hours per week

• Monday to Thursday: 07:45 am – 04:00 pm
• Friday: 07:45 am – 03:15 pm (with a 30-minute daily lunch break)

We are looking for a versatile, proactive Multi-Skilled Maintenance & Production Technician to join our Machine Shop team. You will be the go-to person for keeping our production machinery, assembly lines, and warehouse equipment running at peak performance. When things are running smoothly, you will step onto the shop floor to support production, run machinery, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. You will truly get to see the direct results of your hard work every day.

Production & Operational Support (When maintenance workload allows)

• Machinery Support: Safely set up, adjust, and operate machine shop and assembly processes to meet daily output goals.
• Quality & Efficiency: Perform quality inspections, assist with product assembly/packaging, and champion workplace organization (5S).
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement engineering tweaks that boost machine reliability, reduce waste, and improve workplace safety.

What You Will Need to Thrive

The Essentials:

• Qualified Engineer: Time-served engineer with a recognized qualification (NVQ Level 3, BTEC, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• Proven Track Record: Solid experience maintaining manufacturing equipment, with strong mechanical fault-finding and a deep understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Technical Literacy: Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals easily.
• The Right Mindset: Highly flexible, self-motivated, and equally happy fixing a complex breakdown or operating production machinery alongside the team.

Great to Have (But not dealbreakers):

• Electrical qualifications (18th Edition, City & Guilds) or PLC fault-finding experience.
• CNC operation and programming experience.
• Welding, fabrication skills, or a valid Forklift license.
• Prior experience in a machine shop or light manufacturing environment.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay: £38,000 – £40,000 per annum, evaluated on your experience.
• Rewarding Performance: A discretionary annual bonus paying up to 5% when company targets are achieved.
• Excellent Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an early finish every single Friday at 3:15 pm with no weekend shift work.
• Generous Time Off: 35 days holiday per year (including UK Bank Holidays and a guaranteed Christmas shutdown).
• Stability & Growth: Join a stable business that invests in new equipment, site facilities, and team training.

This position is being advertised on behalf of SWIFT Temps Ltd who operate as an employment business.