Job Title:
Process Technician
Location:
Rittal-CSM Ltd, Plymouth, Devon
Salary:
£15.80 – £19.04 per hour depending on qualifications and experience plus bonus
Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-time
Working Monday – Friday 39 hours per week.
Are you ready to take your career to the next level?
At Rittal-CSM, we believe in driving innovation and excellence. Our clients include some of the world’s leading technology companies major players in software, hardware, and cloud computing.
About Us
We specialise in enclosures, climate control systems, power distribution, and IT infrastructure for industrial and IT applications. Our success is built on a diverse and talented workforce.
The Opportunity
Due to continued growth and investment within our Industrial Engineering function, we are creating two new Process Technician positions to support NPI projects, manufacturing improvements, and the introduction of new equipment and processes across our Plymouth facility.
These are excellent opportunities for hands-on, technically minded individuals who enjoy problem-solving, working with manufacturing equipment, and making a real impact on operational performance. As a newly created role, you will have the opportunity to help shape processes, support business growth, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives from the outset
As a Process Technician, you will take ownership of setting up, running and optimising manufacturing processes to achieve quality, safety and performance targets. You will play a key role in supporting production, new product introduction (NPI), troubleshooting process issues and driving operational improvements across the shop floor
Key Responsibilities
- Setting up, adjusting and maintaining machines, tooling and production equipment.
- Conducting hands-on troubleshooting and fault-finding activities to resolve process or equipment issues.
- Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and investment projects.
- Carrying out process trials, line set-ups and product changeovers.
- Using hand tools, workshop equipment and measuring instruments safely and effectively.
- Creating and maintaining work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and engineering documentation.
- Supporting process improvement initiatives to increase quality, efficiency and productivity.
- Working with Process Engineers to ensure equipment and manufacturing processes meet capability requirements.
- Collecting and analysing manufacturing data to support process improvements.
- Participating in Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen and 6S activities.
- Supporting root cause analysis and corrective action activities.
- Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping across the shop floor.
- Collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Production, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational objectives.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English. (or equivalent practical experience).
- Experience working within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
- Hands-on experience working with machinery, tools, equipment or assembly processes.
- Experience following technical procedures, work instructions or standard operating procedures.
- Experience identifying and resolving operational or process-related issues.
Desirable
- BTEC Level 3 in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualification.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement training
- Experience supporting process improvement or continuous improvement initiatives.
- Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
- Experience using measuring equipment and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Welding, fabrication or workshop experience.
- Basic CAD knowledge.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Strong practical and mechanical aptitude.
- Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.
- A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership.
- The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
What We Value
- Teamwork: Collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
- Training: Commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Communication: Clear and confident communication at all levels.
- Recognition: Respect for diverse perspectives and contributions.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to make a real impact
- Room for innovation and creativity
- Career growth and development
- Collaborative, supportive environment
- Recognition and rewards
Rewards Package
- We’re offering £15.80 – £19.04 per hour depending on qualifications and experience
- A companywide bonus based on attendance, productivity and quality
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) plus holiday purchasing scheme
- Life insurance 3 x your salary
- Pension contributions matched to 5%
- Access to our Westfield Health provision
- Access to our Smart Spending platform
We will review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. As a result, the vacancy may close at any time once a suitable candidate is found.
Rittal-CSM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please Note: As part of our commitment to safeguarding and ensuring the safety of our employees, all prospective employees will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a sanction list check. These checks are essential to ensure that all candidates meet our stringent safety and compliance standards.
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK
Pay: £15.80-£19.04 per hour
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK
- Experience working within a manufacturing, production or engineering environment.
- Hands-on experience working with machinery, tools, equipment or assembly processes
- Experience following technical procedures, work instructions or standard operating procedures.
Work Location: In person
