Trainee Manufacturing / Production Technician - Milton Keynes
Wednesday 28 September 2022
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About Niftylift
Founded in 1985 by Roger Bowden, Niftylift has grown to be one of the world's leading manufacturers of mobile elevated work platforms, with over 500 employees in the UK and USA.
Our Culture
Our culture is one of openness, participation, accountability, flexibility and teamwork. We believe people to be our prime asset and highly value and rely on employee involvement to achieve our goals. We operate as a single-status organisation and all employees are treated fairly and equally, whatever their role within the organisation.
Staff Benefits
Our staff welfare program includes benefits such as staff healthcare, staff discounts, subsidised food, death in service, a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, a dedicated on-site staff induction and training centre as well as regular staff events. e.g. company luncheons, family open days and Christmas parties.
Introduction
The Trainee Production / Manufacturing Technician Role requires dynamic team players with a can-do attitude and the will and want to train to become a hands-on skilled Assembly Technician. Training will be provided to cover all mechanical assembly, basic hydraulics, basic electrical wiring and installation, and the ability to read all necessary drawings / schematics. The role requires operating to high quality and workmanship standards within a world-class manufacturing team and facility.
Pay Rate & Working Hours
Guaranteed basic starting rate of £22,880 per annum, with OTE's of £32,000 per annum once signed off as a skilled technician!
Working hours for the role are 40 basic hours per week (08:00 - 16:30, Monday - Friday).
How To Apply
If you'd like to apply for this role you can contact us via any one of the following methods:
- Apply online - fill out the form below
- Send us an email with your CV and a covering letter to hr@niftylift.com
- Give us a call on +44 1908 223456 and ask to speak to the HR department.
- Request a call-back from Niftylift (candidates only):
Responsibilities & Duties after Training
- Efficient and correct to specification Mechanical assembly, hydraulic installation, electrical wiring, and fitting operations, linked to the manufacture, service, and repair of access platforms.
- Competent build inspection of all stages.
- Compliance with health and safety standards, flexibility, and development of skills through the complete manufacturing process, and the production / product cells.
- Maintain a high standard of 5’s workplace organisation. Continuous improvement / elimination of waste, through ‘Lean Manufacturing techniques / tools’.
- Working as a team to achieve customer quality, delivery, cost, and innovation requirements.
Characteristics
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Team Player.
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Good Attention to detail.
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Flexible approach to working hours.
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A good communicator at all levels within the business as well as with customers is fundamental therefore must have a high standard of spoken and written English.
Remuneration
The above role offers a competitive salary, healthcare scheme, contributory pension, life insurance, and holiday allowance scheme.