Job Title: Lead Production Technician
Location: Oxford
Salary: £35,000 per annum
This role offers the opportunity to work on advanced motion-capture and tracking technology used across entertainment, engineering, and scientific research. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Lead Production Technician oversees the production build process combining hands-on assembly and testing with team leadership and workflow coordination.
Benefits
Competitive salary
10% company pension
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Life cover
Private medical insurance (including optical and dental)
Permanent health insurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Free on-site parkingKey responsibilities

Supervise Assemblers and delegate tasks to meet productivity and quality targets.
Convert build plans into Manufacturing Orders and manage them through to completion.
Assemble, program, test and align electro-mechanical units.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults to component level.
Oversee kitting and ensure accurate ERP stock transactions.
Support stock control, organisation and stock take.
Use correct documentation and maintain build accuracy.
Collaborate with Engineering, Design and Production teams on improvements and prototypes.
Liaise with test engineers on order progression and RMAs.
Maintain high-quality workmanship and safe working practices.
Contribute to quality control, waste reduction and continuous improvement.
Support training activities and flexible working within the team.Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Proven experience leading or supervising technical teams.
Experience using ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite).
Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently.
High level of attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and problem-solving abilities.
Enthusiastic and committed to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
Able to work effectively as part of a focused and collaborative team.If you have the skills required, please apply directly or call (phone number removed) and ask for Snix to discuss further