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Production Technician (Ex-Forces Encouraged to Apply) Days & Nights

Site based role based commutable from Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Market Drayton, Newport, Whitchurch, Ironbridge and Broseley

£33,733 + 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern (Days & Nights) + Weekly Pay + Overtime (1.5x) + Structured Training + Pension + Health Cash Plan + Life Assurance + Avg Holiday Pay + Tech Schemes + 4 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays

Are you an ex-forces engineer or technician looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing, with structured training, clear progression, and the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art, fully automated production systems?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global manufacturing company at the forefront of automation, offering hands-on technical development and a clear pathway to progress. The business is known for investing heavily in its people, technology, and processes providing full technical training and a supportive environment for those transitioning from the Armed Forces.

They value the transferable skills gained in service, such as discipline, problem solving, teamwork, and reliability and provide the platform for you to develop a long-term engineering career. You'll gain exposure to world-class production machinery and play a key part in maintaining high-quality output and efficiency.

The company promotes continuous improvement and long-term growth, offering a modern working environment, hands-on learning, and a structured progression route to Level 2 (£39,452) and Level 3 (£43,489) within your first year.

This position would suit someone with a strong mechanical or electrical mindset, ideally from a REME, RAF, or Navy background, who enjoys working with machinery and problem-solving in a fast-paced production environment.

The Role:

Operating and maintaining automated production equipment
Carrying out fault finding, changeovers, and hands-on technical work to ensure smooth production
Working as part of a skilled engineering team on a 4 on 4 off shift rotation (Days & Nights)The Person:

Ex-Forces background (e.g. REME, Navy, RAF, or similar)
Mechanical or technical experience, ideally with fault finding or maintenance exposure
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach
Looking for long-term career development, structured training, and stability
Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)EXF

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Mark Wild at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates