Assembly Technician

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Early finish Fridays

Modern production environment

Job stability

Job summary

Contek Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Reading, Berkshire, is seeking an Assembly Technician to join our production team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers mechanical assembly of bespoke test fixtures, reading engineering drawings, and using hand and power tools to build precision units from start to finish.

You will perform basic mechanical testing and alignment checks, report discrepancies for quality control, and maintain a tidy, safe workspace in a modern production environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and build to spec.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving.
• Able to work in a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Assemble bespoke fixtures and precision components per drawings and specs.
• Use hand and power tools to fit and assemble parts accurately.
• Perform basic mechanical testing, inspection, and alignment checks.
• Identify and report design or part discrepancies for quality control.
• Maintain a tidy, safe workspace following workshop guidelines.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Electro-mechanical assembly

Hand and power tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Measuring tools

Torque wrenches

Job description

Assembly Technician

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rate: £13.00 – £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week - Mon to Thurs (07:30 – 16:30) & Fri (07:30 - 14:00)

The company are a leading specialist in designing and manufacturing high-quality test fixtures and bespoke engineered solutions. Due to ongoing expansion and strong project pipelines, we are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Assembly Technician to join our production team in Reading.

The Role

In this role, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly of bespoke test fixtures and engineered sub-assemblies. You will work closely with design drawings and manufacturing engineers to build custom, high-precision units from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling bespoke fixtures, mechanical structures, and precision components according to engineering drawings and build specifications.
• Using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and basic workshop equipment to fit and assemble parts accurately.
• Carrying out basic mechanical testing, inspection, and alignment checks to ensure fixtures function correctly before release.
• Identifying and reporting any design or part discrepancies to ensure continuous quality control.
• Maintaining a tidy, safe, and efficient workspace following standard workshop guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Previous hands-on experience in electro-mechanical assembly, fixture building, or precision engineering assembly.
• Technical Ability: Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, assembly diagrams, and technical work instructions.
• Tool Skills: Proficient with standard hand and power tools (drills, screwdrivers, torque wrenches, measuring tools).
• Attributes: High attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and a methodical approach to builds.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team environment as well as independently.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: £13.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Work-Life Balance: Early finish every Friday at 2:00 PM.
• Environment: Clean, modern, well-equipped production environment.
• Stability: Full-time position within a growing, industry-leading business.