ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

Planet Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking recruitment agency is seeking an Assembly Technician to join their team in East Hagbourne. The successful candidate will perform diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a range of devices while providing technical support. Applicants should have a strong knowledge of electronics and measurement, fluency in English, and a minimum of 2 years of experience in device repairs. This role offers an hourly wage between £15 and £18 and may lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of measurement units and electronic parts.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in device repairs.
• Assembly knowledge, use of hand tools, small component rework.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑house diagnosis, servicing, repair, and testing of customer returned products.
• Maintain, test, and calibrate repaired products.
• Troubleshoot and provide recommended resolutions.
• Prepare clear quotes and repair reports.
• Coordinate logistics for service devices.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of measurement units and electronic parts

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Effective communication skills

Fluency in English

Experience in device repairs

Assembly knowledge and hand tool usage

Job description

Position

Assembly Technician

Location

Near Milton Park, Didcot

Salary

£15 - £18.00 per hour

Overview

Planet Recruitment is working with an innovative, forward‑thinking, employee‑engaged company that requires an Assembly Technician to join their existing team on a long‑term temporary assignment which could lead to a permanent role for the right candidate.

Role

The primary role of the Technician is to repair devices of the whole product range and provide technical support to customers & internal teams. The technician reports to the Team Leader Technician, who ensures all training on company products is given and all procedures are explained.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑house diagnosis, servicing, repair and testing of customer returned products using established procedures.
• Perform maintenance, testing and calibration of repaired products.
• Troubleshoot and provide recommended resolutions.
• Prepare clear quotes and repair reports.
• Coordinate logistics for service devices, including custom clearance paperwork.
• Carry out other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of measurement units and electronic parts.
• Proficiency with computers: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Professional and effective communication skills and ability to work as a team member.
• Fluency in English.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in device repairs.
• Assembly knowledge, use of hand tools, small component rework.

Commute Locations

Abingdon, Didcot, Wallingford, Oxford, Bicester, Wantage, Newbury, Grove

Key Words

Production, assembly, testing, diagnostics, calibration, repairs.

About Planet Recruitment

Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application; if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.