Assembly Operative

Adecco Portugal; Thame; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Production / Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our Long Crendon site. You will carry out assembly, testing, fault-finding, and ensure production targets are met in a fast-paced environment.

A hands-on role requiring attention to detail and good communication within a collaborative team. You must have access to your own transport and be comfortable using hand tools and production equipment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a production, manufacturing, assembly, or testing environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience is ideal.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate production equipment.
• Good IT skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of manual handling requirements and health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assembly, testing, and fault‑finding activities on electro‑mechanical products.
• Coordinate and prioritise production workloads to ensure deadlines and production targets are achieved.
• Provide day‑to‑day support and direction to production team members.
• Operate production equipment and use a range of hand tools safely and effectively.
• Follow established procedures, work instructions, and escalation processes.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and support a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Assembly and testing

Fault-finding

Hand tools

Production experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Tools

Production equipment

Job description

Are you available for an immediate start? Do you have experience within a production or manufacturing environment, including assembly and testing? Are you looking for a hands‑on role where you can utilise your technical and leadership skills?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting for a Production / Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician to join our Long Crendon based client, friendly, busy production operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong assembly, testing, and fault‑finding experience who can hit the ground running and support a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Due to the location of our client's site, you must have access to your own transport.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out assembly, testing, and fault‑finding activities on electro‑mechanical products.
• Coordinate and prioritise production workloads to ensure deadlines and production targets are achieved.
• Provide day‑to‑day support and direction to production team members.
• Operate production equipment and use a range of hand tools safely and effectively.
• Follow established procedures, work instructions, and escalation processes.
• Maintain high standards of quality, health and safety, and housekeeping.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and support a collaborative team environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a production, manufacturing, assembly, or testing environment.
• Mechanical and/or electrical experience is ideal.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to use hand tools and operate production equipment.
• Good IT skills and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Understanding of manual handling requirements and health and safety practices.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.