Auxiliary

As a Production Engineering Auxiliary, your role is to support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of auxiliary test heads and related production equipment. This includes assisting with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), supporting technicians and engineers with fault finding and repairs, and ensuring the auxiliary area remains safe, organised, and compliant with 5S and EHS standards. The role will provide hands on support during production changeovers, equipment checks, stock management, and replenishment tasks, ensuring smooth production flow across all shifts. You will work closely with Technicians, Engineers, and Operational Managers, helping to implement process improvements, communicate equipment issues, and maintain continuity of operations. This role is suited to individuals with an interest in engineering who are keen to develop their technical skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Assist with TPM tasks on auxiliary test heads and equipment, maintaining accurate records.
• Support technicians with fault finding and minor repairs (e.g. soldering under guidance).
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area in line with 5S and EHS standards.
• Assist in production changeovers, ensuring equipment readiness and smooth handovers.
• Monitor and replenish stock of spare parts, tools, and consumables.
• Support technicians and engineers with work order completion, maintenance schedules, and routine checks.
• Contribute to process improvements and implementation of innovation initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with team members, sharing observations about equipment performance and highlighting issues promptly.

• Essential
  • Interest in engineering and willingness to develop technical skills.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.
  • Reliable and self motivated with a proactive approach to supporting production needs.
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work across all shifts and adapt to a dynamic production environment.
• Desirable
  • Previous experience in a production or maintenance environment.
  • Basic knowledge of TPM, 5S, or EHS standards.
  • Hands on experience with tools or basic mechanical/electrical tasks.

We drive Sony's leading Entertainment, Technology & Services business for consumer and professional markets, as well as Imaging & Sensing Solutions business, across Europe. Throughout all our fields including AI, biotech, or software solutions, from R&D and engineering, design, to sales, marketing, distribution and customer service, we work to deliver Sony's purpose to fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

Equal Opportunity

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.