Assembly, Service & Repairs Technician

Blatchford; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for an Assembly Technician at a forward-thinking global manufacturer of advanced prosthetic technology. This role involves assembling and repairing electrical and mechanical components, ensuring quality through self-inspection and final checks. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a thorough understanding of electro-mechanical systems. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and integrity, and enjoy a range of benefits including additional holiday options and a health cash plan. Be part of an award-winning organization that prioritizes the wellbeing of its users and employees alike.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Option to purchase additional holiday

Lunch time finish on Friday

Onsite parking

Pension

Death in Service

On demand pay

Health cash plan

Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic/electro-mechanical assembly or service.
• Ability to communicate technically with engineers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and repair electrical/mechanical components.
• Conduct self-inspection and final inspection of finished goods.
• Manage parts picking and scrappage of unusable products.

Skills

Electronic/electro-mechanical assembly experience

Communication skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)

Team player

Understanding of hydro-pneumatic assemblies

Education

GCSE level C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Technician to join our team at our head office in Basingstoke.

The role:

As Assembly Technician you will assemble, service and repair electrical/mechanical components, including pneumatics and hydraulics. You will determine the action required when a product is returned.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assembling of electrical/mechanical components including pneumatics and hydraulics using drawings and work instructions.
• Self-inspection and testing.
• Final inspection of finished goods with a strong commitment to quality.
• Picking of parts and kits required to carry out tasks
• Acquisition of spare parts as required for repair technicians.
• Creation of requests to return product to customer, stock, service stock or for scrap.
• Scrappage of products and associated parts deemed of no further use.

What are we looking for?

As Assembly Technician, you will have the following:

Key skills and experience:

• Educated to GCSE level C or above in Maths and English.
• Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Electronic/electro-mechanical assembly or service experience
• Ability to communicate at a technical level and hold their own, both internally with NPD Engineers and Customers.
• Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical and hydro-pneumatic assemblies
• Team player
• Ability to communicate at all levels

What can we off you?

As Assembly Technician, you will receive the following:

• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Lunch time finish on a Friday.
• Onsite parking
• Pension
• Death in Service
• On demand pay
• Health cash plan
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation