Process Technician | Manufacturing Process Technician | Engineering Process Technician

Plymouth | £14.16–£14.98 per Hour DOE | 39 Hours per Week | Monday–Friday | Temporary

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Temporary Process Technician to support a production team in Plymouth, focusing on process improvement initiatives, document control activities and general engineering tasks.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and practical individual with a strong technical background who enjoys combining hands-on engineering work with process development and administrative support.

Working closely with the Paint Line Production Team, you will play a key role in improving production efficiency, maintaining accurate documentation and supporting day-to-day engineering activities.

What We Offer

• £14.16–£14.98 per hour, depending on experience.

• Temporary assignment.

• 39-hour working week.

• Monday to Thursday, 8am–4pm.

• Friday, 8am–3:30pm, offering an earlier finish.

• Opportunity to support process improvement and engineering activities within a manufacturing environment.

Key Duties

• Support process improvement projects across the production environment.

• Create and maintain hanging matrices for paint line operations.

• Develop and manage hook catalogues and associated documentation.

• Coordinate the ordering and management of production hooks and related equipment.

• Assist with document control, ensuring production records and procedures remain accurate and up to date.

• Provide general engineering support to the production team.

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and workflow within manufacturing processes.

• Work collaboratively with production personnel to implement practical solutions.

Requirements

Essential:

• Strong computer and IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Good engineering knowledge, with the ability to understand manufacturing processes and technical documentation.

• Practical hands-on skills and confidence using power hand tools.

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Proactive problem-solving approach.

• Comfortable working both on the shop floor and at a computer.

• Ability to engage with production teams, maintain technical documentation and apply practical engineering skills.

Desirable:

• Experience using Autodesk Inventor or similar CAD software.

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.

• Knowledge of process improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.

Interested?

If you're looking for your next opportunity as a Process Technician, Manufacturing Process Technician or Engineering Process Technician in Plymouth, we'd love to hear from you.

If you have a passion for engineering, process improvement and delivering practical solutions in a manufacturing environment, apply today through Acorn by Synergie.