Assembly Technician

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is hiring an Assembly Technician to assist with assembling mechanical parts in Bedford. The role involves using hand tools, performing quality checks, and maintaining safety standards. A permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits such as annual leave and a pension scheme is available.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme: 8% contribution after 3-month probation

Overtime available, including Saturdays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering environment is advantageous.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of Bedford.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and follow diagrams and specifications to assemble products accurately.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Identify product defects and report to team lead.

Skills

Proficient in using hand tools

Interest in engineering and manufacturing

Knowledge of materials

Job description

Job Description

Assembly technician required to join a well-established engineering company based in the Bedford area. The successful candidate will assist with the assembly of mechanical parts, using various tools and equipment according to company specifications, across different areas of production on both automated and manual product lines.

Assembly Technician Job Overview

• Read, interpret, and follow diagrams, engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions to assemble products accurately.
• Use a variety of handheld tools.
• Maintain inventory of products and parts at workstations.
• Perform quality checks to ensure products meet standards.
• Identify product defects and report to team lead.
• Work in accordance with quality standards and safety procedures.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Assembly Technician Job Requirements

• Proficient in using hand tools.
• Interest in engineering and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of materials and ability to distinguish types.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or engineering environment is advantageous.
• Must reside within a commutable distance of Bedford.

Salary & Benefits

• Permanent position
• Salary: £26,000 - £30,000
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme: 8% contribution after 3-month probation
• Overtime available, including Saturdays

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams in various industries. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy. By applying, you consent to us processing your data, contacting you about our services, and submitting your CV for this role.