Assembly Technician

E3recruitment; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Training and development opportunities

Funding for relevant qualifications

Workshop and customer site work

Job summary

E3recruitment is seeking an Assembly Technician for a leading global manufacturer in Ellesmere Port. The role combines workshop work with customer-site tasks and offers genuine training and development opportunities in a permanent contract.

The position involves assembling, testing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic hoses, using production machinery and basic tools, with a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience is essential.
• Hose assembly, manufacture or testing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety and quality procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative and without constant supervision.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, repair and test hydraulic and pneumatic hoses.
• Carry out testing at customer sites when required and complete test reports.
• Operate hose cutters, laser engraving and other production machinery.
• Use basic power tools and carry out associated production tasks.
• Maintain accurate hose records and database information.
• Follow company H&S and quality procedures.
• Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Hose assembly experience

Health & safety procedures

Communication skills

Organisation

Independent work

Tools

Hose cutters

Laser engraving

Production machinery

Job description

Assembly Technician required to join a leading global manufacturer based in Ellesmere Port on a permanent basis. This is a varied, hands-on opportunity offering genuine training and development, with the chance to work both in the workshop and on customer sites.

What is on offer to the Assembly Technician:

• Up to £35,000 starting salary
• Permanent employment
• 39 hours per week
• Training and development opportunities
• Funding available for relevant qualifications
• Workshop and occasional customer site work

Core Purpose of the Assembly Technician:
The Assembly Technician will support the production and testing of hydraulic and pneumatic hose products, ensuring completed work meets customer, quality and safety requirements. The role will also support continuous improvement and housekeeping standards across the production area.

Key Accountabilities of the Assembly Technician:

• Assemble, repair and test hydraulic and pneumatic hoses.
• Carry out testing at customer sites when required and complete test reports.
• Operate hose cutters, laser engraving and other production machinery.
• Use basic power tools and carry out associated production tasks.
• Maintain accurate hose records and database information.
• Follow company H&S and quality procedures.
• Support 5S, Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.

Key Experience Required for the Assembly Technician:

• Previous manufacturing experience is essential.
• Hose assembly, manufacture or testing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good understanding of health and safety and quality procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative and without constant supervision.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and qualifications.

Working Hours - Assembly Technician:

• 39 hours per week
• Monday - Friday

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire