Assembly Technician

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Overtime available Saturdays

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an Assembly Technician in Bedford to join a well-established engineering company. The role involves assembling mechanical parts, wiring enclosures, following diagrams and drawings, and maintaining a clean, safe workspace.

The successful candidate will use a range of hand tools, perform quality checks, and contribute to efficient production on a 42.4 hour week with shifts 7-4 or 8-5. Salary is £26,000–£30,000 DOE.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of hand tools.
• Enthusiasm and interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials and ability to distinguish types.
• Previous experience in manufacturing/engineering environment advantageous, but transferable skills will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble products
• Use of variety of handheld tools
• Maintain inventory of product and parts in workstations
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
• Identify product defects and share with team lead
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Skills

Engineering interest

Knowledge of materials

Experience in manufacturing/eng. env.

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Assembly Technician – Bedford

Position: Assembly Technician
Location: Bedford
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7-4pm or 8-5pm (candidates preference)
Assembly technician required to join a well-established Engineering company that is based in the Bedford area. The successful candidate will be assisting with the assembling of mechanical parts, using a variety of tools and equipment making wiring enclosures.

Job Overview

• Read, interpret and follow basic diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and other written instructions or procedures to accurately assemble products
• Use of variety of handheld tools
• Maintain inventory of product and parts in workstations
• Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
• Identify product defects and share with team lead
• Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring
• Maintain a clean and safe work area

Job Requirements

• Proficient in the use of hand tools
• Enthusiasm and interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials, ability to distinguish types.
• Previous experience in manufacturing/ engineering environment advantageous, but transferable skills will be considered

Salary & Benefits

• 42.4 hour week M-F, 7-4pm or 8-5pm (candidate preference)
• Salary - £26,000 - £30,000 (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme - paying 8% following a 3-month probation completion
• Overtime available Saturdays