Company Overview
Harwin plc is a Portsmouth-based, family-owned precision engineering company on an ambitious global growth journey. With a strong international presence and a well-established partner network, the organisation has built a reputation over decades for quality, reliability, and long‑term thinking. As an employer, Harwin offers a distinctive environment shaped by its heritage and forward‑looking mindset. The business is currently investing significantly in technology, digital transformation, and ways of working, alongside the development of a new headquarters and state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility in Portsmouth. This is a period of meaningful growth and evolution, with a clear ambition to scale capabilities and strengthen its global impact. At the same time, the values associated with family ownership remain central – fostering a culture that emphasises collaboration, accountability, and sustained success. For those looking to develop their careers, Harwin provides the opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation while being part of a team that values both innovation and long‑term perspective.
Opportunity
We are looking to expand our Production Technician team on our night shift. The production technicians play a key role in setting, running and maintaining our special‑purpose manufacturing machinery, working across three business areas. Our production technicians work on a shift basis to keep our machines running 24 hours a day, 5 days a week. The successful candidate will have previous manufacturing experience working with automated machines and be willing to learn our unique product line. This is a demanding role that requires a high attention to detail. Positions are available in our Tape & Reel and our Robot departments but may be cross‑trained in another discipline should there be a business need.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Setting and running special-purpose automated machinery.
- Fault finding and repairing special‑purpose automated machinery.
- Compiling quality documentation throughout the run of a job (first off, last off and in‑process inspection).
- Using ERP system to process the work through to the next step of the manufacturing process.
- Using technical drawings to ensure parts are made to correct specifications.
- Using CMM and other measuring equipment.
- Using vision systems for quality control during the manufacturing process.
- Working to EN9100 standards – strictly following manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Performing patrol inspections – visually checking produced parts to ensure no faults or defects.
- Working as part of a team to share knowledge and best‑practice guidance on machine settings and utilisation.
- Being aware of machine utilisation and efficiently leasing with team members and supervisors to ensure optimisation of each machine.
- Using the maintenance ticketing system to log machine faults and effectively communicating machine issues/faults to Production Support teams.
- Observing and supporting Production Support teams to fix breakdowns and overcome any issues.
- Being responsible for FOD and 5S within the manufacturing area.
- Working on in‑house automated machines to achieve production targets to meet business requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- Experience using manual tools.
- Mechanically minded with experience of automated machines (advantage but not essential).
- Experience working to technical drawings would be an advantage.
- Ability to work to high quality standards.
- Ability to work to targets & KPIs.
- Capability and readiness to adhere to both verbal and written directions.
- Ability to work as part of a team – essential.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary plus 40% shift allowance.
- Additional 3 days off over the festive period.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company bonus scheme.
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunities employer, Harwin is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Harwin.
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