Assembly Technician

ETL Systems; Hook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' holiday per year

Health Cash Plan

Annual Bonus & Salary Review

Company Pension

Career development and training

Wellbeing Support (eye tests, EAP)

Perks discounts

Free on-site gym

Café and refreshments

Free onsite parking

Casual Business Dress

Annual company events

Job summary

ETL Systems Ltd in Hook is seeking a detail‑oriented Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. You will build, fit and test components from technical drawings, using a range of hand tools and precision equipment to deliver high-quality finished products.

Working 8am–4pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hrs/week), this 6‑month fixed‑term contract emphasizes safety, quality, and collaboration within a busy production environment. BPSS compliance is required and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to inspect parts and test finished products.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to assemble components.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments safely.
• Inspect incoming parts and test finished products to ensure quality.
• Troubleshoot minor assembly issues and escalate complex faults.
• Record production data and test results in a clear, timely manner.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation and follow PPE guidelines.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet daily schedules.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Soldering

Safety procedures

Documentation

Teamwork

Job description

Looking for your next career move in a company that’s shaping the future of satellite communications?

At ETL Systems, we’ve been leading the way in RF design and manufacturing for over 40 years. Our technology forms the backbone of critical satellite communications infrastructure. ETL's success has been recognised with three Queen's Awards for Enterprise in International Trade. The top 10 operators globally are utilising ETL technology, and more than 75% of NATO governments rely on ETL equipment to support critical communications infrastructure and national security objectives.

The company offers a comprehensive portfolio spanning the entire signal chain, from antenna to modem, across both uplink and downlink paths. Through strategic acquisitions, ETL has expanded its capabilities to deliver increasingly integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of satellite network operators. Today, ETL delivers integrated RF, digital and software solutions that enable operators, defence organisations, governments and critical communications providers to design, manage and optimise satellite networks with confidence.

What truly sets us apart is our culture.

We are proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work (2024, 2025 & 2026) and named Best Workplace in Manufacturing, Production and Transportation (2025). Our success is built on strong values that shape how we work and grow together:

• Collaboration: We work as one team, united in purpose and committed to shared success.
• Innovation: We embrace curiosity and forward-thinking to drive meaningful progress.
• Excellence: We set ambitious standards and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Integrity: We act ethically, honestly and with professionalism in everything we do.

If you’re looking to join a company where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact, ETL Systems is the place for you

• 33 days' holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years’ service.
• Company‑funded Health Cash Plan (helping with everyday healthcare costs).
• Annual Bonus & Salary Review.
• Company Pension.
• Career development and training for all roles.
• ETL Employee Wellbeing Support:, free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime.
• ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining.
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme.
• Free on‑site Employee Gym (HFD HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks
• Subsidised on‑site employee Café (HFD HQ), with free refreshments for all employees
• Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging.
• Casual Business Dress.
• Annual company events.

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Assembly Technician to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for building, fitting, and testing components to create high-quality finished products. You will work from technical drawings and schematics, using a variety of hand tools and specialized equipment.

Working pattern

8am - 4pm / Monday - Friday (37.5 hrs/week)

Contract

6 Months Fixed-Term Contract

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate possesses a strong mechanical aptitude, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute Assembly Work: Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings to accurately assemble mechanical, electrical, or electro-mechanical components.
• Utilize Tools Safely: Operate a variety of hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments (e.g., drills, soldering irons, callipers).
• Perform Quality Control: Inspect incoming parts for defects before assembly and conduct functional tests on finished products to ensure they meet quality and performance standards.
• Troubleshoot Issues: Identify and resolve minor assembly discrepancies or mechanical faults, raising more complex issues to the supervisor promptly.
• Maintain Documentation: Record production data, quality inspection results, and test data in a neat and timely fashion.
• Uphold Safety & Cleanliness: Adhere strictly to safety guidelines and proper use of PPE, while maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation.
• Collaborate Efficiently: Work effectively as part of a production team to meet daily manufacturing schedules and continuous improvement goals.
• Technical Aptitude: Proven experience as an assembly technician, production worker, or a similar hands‑on manufacturing role.
• Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to understand and follow technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications.
• Basic Computer Skills: Comfort entering data for inventory tracking, logging test results, or printing labels.

Location

This role requires you to work on-site at our modern manufacturing facility in Hook, 3 minutes off junction 5 of the M3 - Before applying, please make sure you can commute to Unit 4, Bartley Point, Osborn Way, Hook RG27 9GX

Closing date

At ETL, we always prioritise efficiency in everything we do. With this in mind, we are looking to commence our interview process without delay and reserve the right to close the opening early should we receive suitable applications.

BPSS Compliant

Due to the nature of our work, all roles require candidates to be BPSS compliant.

VISA Sponsorship

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Agency notice

We are sourcing suitable candidates for this role directly via our internal referral programme, direct marketing, and talent team.

Please note that we do not accept speculative CVs from external suppliers