Production Assistant / Coordinator

Description:

Production Coordinator / Production Assistant
Aldershot, Hampshire | Precision Engineering & CNC Manufacturing
£48,000 - £53,000 + Excellent Benefits

WF Tech are recruiting on behalf of a well-established precision engineering business seeking two Production Assistants to support the day-to-day running of a busy CNC manufacturing facility.
This opportunity would suit an experienced Production Supervisor, Production Planner, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Controller, Production Coordinator or Workshop Supervisor looking to take ownership of shopfloor operations and become a key link between production, quality, engineering and management teams.
Working closely with the Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring production runs efficiently, resources are available when required, and operational priorities are communicated effectively across the business.

The Role

This is a hands-on coordination position focused on supporting manufacturing operations, improving workflow, and helping the business achieve its Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SQDC) objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting daily production meetings and monitoring shopfloor performance
Coordinating production activities to ensure efficient workflow and on-time delivery
Assisting with workforce planning, attendance management and overtime coordination
Maintaining training records and supporting employee development plans
Coordinating maintenance activities and escalating machine breakdowns where required
Supporting the management and closure of quality and continuous improvement actions
Ensuring tooling, consumables and production resources are available to support manufacturing schedules
Maintaining high standards of workplace organisation, housekeeping and 5S
Acting as a Health & Safety champion within the manufacturing environment
Identifying and removing barriers that could impact production performance and customer delivery
About You

We are keen to hear from candidates with experience in CNC machining, precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, motorsport or similar manufacturing environments.
Suitable backgrounds may include:
Production Supervisor
Production Planner
Manufacturing Team Leader
Production Controller
Production Coordinator
Cell Leader
Workshop Supervisor
You will ideally possess:

Previous experience within a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment
Strong organisational and planning skills
The ability to coordinate multiple priorities across a busy production facility
Experience using ERP/MRP systems
Good communication and problem-solving abilities
An understanding of Lean Manufacturing, SQDC/QSDC or Continuous Improvement principles
Knowledge of machining processes and production workflows
Salary & Benefits

Salary: £48,000 - £53,000 per annum, depending on experience
Working Hours (40 Hours Per Week)
Day Working Hours Break 1 Break 2
Monday - Thursday 06:30 - 15:15 09:30 - 10:00 12:30 - 13:00
Friday 06:00 - 13:00 09:30 - 09:50 N/A
One break must be taken and is paid. Any additional break taken will be unpaid.
Benefits Package

33 days annual leave including bank and public holidays
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
3.5% employer contribution after 3 months' continuous service
5% employee contribution
Group Life Assurance – 4x annual basic salary
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (subject to eligibility criteria)
Specsavers Eyecare Voucher Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to eligibility)
Long-term career opportunities within a growing precision engineering business
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected precision engineering manufacturer where you will have real influence on daily operations and play a key role in driving production performance.
If you currently work as a Production Supervisor, Production Planner, Manufacturing Team Leader, Production Controller or Production Coordinator within a CNC machining environment and are looking for your next challenge, we'd like to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to apply, contact WF Tech today