Assembly Technician

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence engineering firm is seeking an Assembly Technician to join their production team in Barnstaple, England. You will support assembly and machining processes, collaborate with various technical teams, and train apprentices. No prior experience is necessary, as full training will be provided. A positive attitude, fine motor skills, and good communication are essential. The job requires onsite work 5 days a week, and offers competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell

Private medical health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

All Staff Bonus

Group Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing Centre

Qualifications

• Open mind to learning new skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow instructions to create full assembly using electrical and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assembly and machining support to Production and Engineering teams.
• Work closely with Wiring Technicians, Test Technicians and Engineers.
• Train company apprentices on machine tools and safety standards.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Hand-eye coordination

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role

SEA is going through an exciting period of expansion, as we continue to deliver cutting edge defence engineering technology to a wide range of customers. Right now we're looking for dedicated, dependable people to join our production teams as we grow our facility and increase activity on some varied and interesting projects.

Assembly Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is up to £28k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

Working in a multi-skilled production team you will be responsible for providing assembly and machining support to Production and Engineering teams. Working closely with the Wiring Technicians, Test Technicians and Engineers to make sure our products are delivered to customers on time and with the highest quality standards.

Training support for company apprentices to gain experience with machine tools, developing the individuals' skills, promoting shop H&S and instilling good housekeeping culture.

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave
• Family & wellbeing
• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning
• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

You don't need to have any prior experience of engineering - we'll provide full training. What we do ask for is an open mind to learn new skills in a manufacturing environment, and a positive attitude toward delivering results. Perhaps you've done practical, hands‑on work as part of a hobby, or a subject at school? Maybe you've always been interested in how things work in a factory environment? Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and good communication skills are necessary, but apart from that, if you're keen to learn (and earn as you go!) we'd love to hear from you.

You will be able to follow these instructions to create a full assembly using a mix of electrical and mechanical assembly skills.

• Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for handling small parts and performing precise tasks.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with colleagues, supervisors, and other team members.
• Problem‑Solving: Analysing issues and developing solutions to keep the assembly process running smoothly.
• Have good practical skills, where attention to detail is essential, requiring the minimum levels of supervision.

Join us and be part of something smaller - with 500 people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call or reach out to us.