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Southampton, Hampshire - 33600.00 Annual Private Health & Dental Care GBP Permanent Posted by: Latitude Recruitment Posted: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
 
 

Production Technician
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Production Technician to join a leading manufacturing company based in Southampton.

Introduction

The primary role of the Production Technician will involve using specialist equipment and machinery to fabricate preforms and prepare glass ready for drawing into fibre.

Training provided.

Responsibilities
Fabricating preforms and preparing glass ready for drawing into fibre, this includes:

  • Operating machinery and controls
  • Following product specification instructions.
    Completing and maintaining logs, spreadsheets and databases as indicated in work instructions.
  • Reviewing test data
  • Adhering to strict Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Experience
The ideal candidate will be someone who has good attention for detail and accuracy, reliable, keen to learn and PC literate. A good understanding of complex machinery and equipment would be beneficial.
Any fibre optics experience is an advantage, however full training will also be provided.Laboratory or scientific setting background would be an advantage

Shift Pattern:
Week 1 - Days (4-day week 12 hour shifts)
Week 2 - Nights (3-day week 12 hour shifts)

Salary:
33600 which includes the 20% shift uplift.

Benefits:

  • Pension: 7% employer; 3% employee
  • Holiday: 24 days plus bank holidays increasing by a day per year to 27 in total.
  • Private Health Care including immediate family
  • Private Dental Care
  • Life Assurance: 4x basic pay
  • Subsidised Gym Membership

If you could be interested in this excellent Production Technician opportunity, please apply and we'll be in touch to discuss further.

Southampton, Hampshire, UK
Manufacturing
33600.00 Annual Private Health & Dental Care GBP
Latitude Recruitment
Latitude Recruitment
JS3062148612
27/01/2026 13:57:46
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