Assembly Technician

Kinetica; Andover; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetica is seeking a Production/Assembly Operator in Andover, Hampshire, to join a healthcare manufacturing environment. You will assemble complex electromechanical equipment, read engineering drawings, and support packaging and inspection activities to ensure high quality and compliance.

You will work across multiple production areas, maintain accurate records, and collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues and drive improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling complex or electromechanical equipment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and clear documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture according to SOPs and approved procedures.
• Assemble components using drawings and wiring diagrams where applicable.
• Support filling, labeling, packing, and inspection activities.
• Accurately complete production records and maintain documents.
• Identify and escalate quality or manufacturing issues, supporting investigations.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering and Quality to resolve issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Maintain clean, safe, organized areas in line with 5S and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Assembly experience

Read drawings

Documentation

Teamwork

Proactive

Physical capability

Job description

Production/Assembly Operator – Andover, Hampshire – Healthcare – Permanent

About the Company:

We are looking for an Operative with experience assembling complex/electromechanical equipment to work for a large global organisation at their site in Andover. As a Production Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring products are manufactured and assembled to the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

Responsibilitie s:

• Manufacturing in accordance with approved procedures, work instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assembling components and sub-assemblies using engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions where applicable.
• Supporting filling, labelling, packing, and inspection activities using both manual and automated processes.
• Completing production records accurately and ensuring all documentation meets required standards.
• Identifying and escalating quality, manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical issues, supporting investigations and solutions where required.
• Working closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and improve manufacturing processes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
• Maintaining clean, safe, and organised work areas, equipment, and tools in line with Health & Safety and 5S standards.
• Working flexibly across multiple production areas to meet operational requirements and achieve production targets.
• Following company quality policies, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing procedures at all times.

Requirements:

• Assembly experience of complex or electromechanical equipment.
• Be able to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate and clear documentation skills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive approach with willingness to self-develop.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role.