Production Technician
Added 8 Sept · still live
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3116 (80% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and A-SAFE UK is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 3119 (Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified, Plastics technician index entry; broader technical support fit), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask A-SAFE UK what the duties actually are.
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3116 Planning, process and production technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Job Description
Location: Halifax, Elland, HX5 9JP
Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site, continental shift - four on, four off, 7am to 7pm
careers.asafe.com
Are you a plastics processing technician who takes pride in getting a line running right first time, enjoys getting to the bottom of a process problem, and wants a clear, published route to the next grade rather than a vague promise of progression?
As a Production Technician at A-SAFE, you'll be the person who makes sure our production lines start correctly, run to condition and keep running through the shift. This is a hands-on process role where your judgement directly affects quality, scrap and output on products used to protect people in industrial environments worldwide.
You'll work as part of a close shift team alongside operatives, maintenance, quality and process engineering, setting up injection moulding machines and extrusion lines to the required conditions and troubleshooting issues as they arise. This is not a maintenance role and it is not machine operating - it is the technical judgement in between.
How you will make an impact:
Location: Halifax, Elland, HX5 9JP
Working Pattern: Full-time, On-site, continental shift - four on, four off, 7am to 7pm
careers.asafe.com
Are you a plastics processing technician who takes pride in getting a line running right first time, enjoys getting to the bottom of a process problem, and wants a clear, published route to the next grade rather than a vague promise of progression?
As a Production Technician at A-SAFE, you'll be the person who makes sure our production lines start correctly, run to condition and keep running through the shift. This is a hands-on process role where your judgement directly affects quality, scrap and output on products used to protect people in industrial environments worldwide.
You'll work as part of a close shift team alongside operatives, maintenance, quality and process engineering, setting up injection moulding machines and extrusion lines to the required conditions and troubleshooting issues as they arise. This is not a maintenance role and it is not machine operating - it is the technical judgement in between.
How you will make an impact:
- You'll start up and monitor injection moulding machines and extrusion lines, setting them to the specified conditions with as little scrap as possible.
- You'll troubleshoot process issues as they arise, working out the cause and putting it right, and escalating to your team leader where a decision needs to sit with them.
- You'll carry out tool changes and material changes, and set feed systems and tool temperature control units.
- You'll run first-off samples and carry out initial quality checks using the relevant gauges and equipment, interpreting the results and taking corrective action before a process is released.
- You'll optimise processes in line with standard operating procedures, contributing to cycle time and scrap reduction.
- You'll undertake minor reactive maintenance on machinery and tooling, such as oil levels and cleanliness.
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- Hands-on process experience in either injection moulding or extrusion. You do not need both - most of our team joined with one and learned the other here.
- The ability to start up and run a process unsupervised, following safe working practices.
- Confidence diagnosing and resolving process and tooling faults, and knowing when to escalate.
- Experience of tool and material changes, and a working knowledge of process conditions such as material drying and barrel temperatures.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings and work to standard operating procedures.
- A clear understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
- Happy to work a continental shift pattern - four on, four off, 7am to 7pm.
- Experience across both injection moulding and extrusion is desirable, as is exposure to rotational moulding or PU elastomer processes.
- CNC or robot programming experience is desirable but not essential - it is something you can gain here.
- A certificate within injection moulding, or NVQ Level 3 in mould tools and processes, is desirable.
- Strong communication skills - handovers, sample sign-offs and working with quality and engineering make this a genuinely communicative role.
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You'll join a shift team of five - a team leader and four technicians - working across a genuinely varied set of processes, including injection moulding, extrusion, rotational moulding, PU elastomer, CNC machining and robotics. There is real scope to broaden your technical range rather than repeat the same task.
Progression here is published, not promised. Our technical pay scale sets out exactly what you need to demonstrate at each grade, from Setter through to Technician 4, with defined assessments, minimum time at grade and sign-off from a production or process engineer. Meet the criteria and the next grade follows. Training is funded and includes external courses, and at the top of the scale you'll be mentoring the technicians coming up behind you.
You'll be properly inducted, with time shadowing an experienced technician so you learn our products and tooling before you're expected to run with them. We invest in our people, and our commitment to filling at least half of our vacancies through internal development and promotion means the route on from here is a well-travelled one.
If you enjoy solving process problems, want your technical development mapped out clearly, and like working four on, four off pattern that gives you real time back, this role is for you.
Why A-SAFE?
Since 1984, A-SAFE has been a pioneer in industrial safety, inventing the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier. Today, we continue to lead the industry with cutting-edge solutions like our award-winning IoT system, RackEye™️. With 17 international subsidiaries, we partner with global giants such as Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW to enhance workplace safety. Learn more about our Customer Success Stories here.
At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.
- We Are Pioneers
Our Commitment to Diversity
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.
Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?
Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group. Explore our Careers Page for more opportunities.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Planning, process and production technicians (SOC 3116) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~54k in sampleSOC 3116
- Middle half £29,796–42,276
- Median £35,308
- Going rate £41,700
- Threshold £41,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. A-SAFE UK holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3116 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.