Skilled Technician

We are looking for a talented Skilled Technician to join our team specializing in Manufacturing for our PED Department in Huddersfield, United Kingdom.

This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week on a rotating day and middle shift pattern.

4 weeks – Middle Shift

• Monday–Thursday: 15:00–22:00

• Friday: 14:00–20:15

2 weeks – Day Shift

• Monday–Friday: 07:30–15:00

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Apply comprehensive technical knowledge to safely perform skilled manufacturing activities that support operational and business objectives.

• Lead by example in Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices by identifying hazards, stopping unsafe work, reporting incidents, and promoting a culture of interdependence and accountability.

• Ensure high standards of workmanship and craftsmanship, performing work accurately in line with diagrams, manuals, specifications, and quality procedures.

• Support equipment reliability by contributing to failure analysis, preventive maintenance systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Lead and coordinate others as a formal technical resource, providing guidance, knowledge‑sharing, and hands‑on support to team members.

• Increase efficiency and reduce manufacturing constraints by proactively identifying issues, implementing solutions, and improving processes.

• Deliver consistent results by executing and documenting preventive, corrective, emergency, and predictive maintenance while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.

• Strengthen teamwork and capability by communicating effectively, completing required training, and actively participating in Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and improvement teams.

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or certificate of completion of secondary education or equivalent experience to the extent such experience meets applicable regulations.

• Significant work experience and in-depth knowledge obtained through specialized training and relevant experience.

• HNC is desirable - in electrical or mechanical engineering or qualification of similar level – needed

• Basic understanding of control systems theory (e.g., PID control, feedback systems)

• Familiarity with PLC programming (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or similar)

• Exposure to SCADA or HMI systems is an advantage

• Knowledge of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

• Experience with engineering software tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AutoCAD, or similar)

• Basic understanding of industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Ethernet/IP

• Some familiarity with industry standards and safety practices.

• Any exposure to robotics, automation, or motion control technologies.

• Introductory understanding of instrumentation and sensor applications.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

• Foundational knowledge of control systems with the ability to assist in the design, development, and implementation under guidance.
• Basic capability in PLC and HMI programming with a willingness to learn and apply best practices from senior engineers.
• Strong problem-solving skills to support testing commissioning, validation, and troubleshoot basic automation and control issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior engineers to develop accurate technical documentation, reports, and system records.