Assembly Technician

RedTech Recruitment Ltd.; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Assembly Technician to join a pioneering imaging technology firm. The ideal candidate will have strong electronic assembly skills and a passion for building. Responsibilities include assembling components into high-tech drone payloads, performing verification checks, and troubleshooting issues. The role offers competitive compensation, including a bonus and benefits. This is a full-time position based on-site in Oxford, with a focus on innovative environmental solutions.

Benefits

Competitive package including bonus

Stock options

Private healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience in a lab or production setting.
• Some software awareness (e.g. Python or firmware testing) would be a bonus.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate camera modules and other components into drone payloads.
• Perform electrical and functional verification checks.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.

Skills

Strong knowledge of electronics

Skilled in soldering

Excellent attention to detail

Confident reading schematics

Strong communication skills

Proactive curious personality

Tools

DMM

Oscilloscope

Hand Tools

Precision Measuring Instruments

Power Tools

Job description

Assembly Technician

An exceptional opportunity for a hands‑on Assembly Technician to join a pioneering imaging technology company that designs and builds advanced drone payload systems. Their cutting‑edge solutions are transforming how environmental monitoring, agriculture, and infrastructure data are captured and analysed.

This role will suit someone with strong electronic assembly skills and a real passion for building things – perhaps a hobbyist electronics tinkerer or someone who loves working on side projects in their spare time. You'll be part of a small collaborative team assembling and testing high‑tech imaging payloads used on drones that are deployed globally.

Location

Oxford Technology Park Oxford (on‑site 5 days per week)

Salary

£45,000 per annum plus 10% bonus and benefits.

Requirements for Assembly Technician

• Strong knowledge of electronics with hands‑on electro‑mechanical assembly experience ideally in a lab or production setting.
• Skilled in soldering, rework and basic electrical checks using DMM or oscilloscopes.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and quality‑focused mindset.
• Confident reading and working from schematics, wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Some software awareness (e.g. Python or firmware testing) would be a bonus.
• Proactive curious personality who enjoys building, testing and problem‑solving.

Responsibilities for Assembly Technician

• Assemble and integrate camera modules, PCBs, lenses, wiring harnesses and other components into flight‑ready drone payloads.
• Perform electrical and functional verification checks to ensure high‑quality builds.
• Carry out calibration and basic validation of imaging systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues, escalating where necessary with clear root‑cause documentation.
• Support firmware flashing, test logging and recording of build and rework data.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across build processes and testing procedures.

What the role offers

• The chance to work with cutting‑edge drone and imaging technologies at the forefront of environmental innovation.
• A supportive and research‑driven culture where your work has real‑world impact.
• Competitive package including bonus, stock options, private healthcare and pension.

Applications

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Keywords

Assembly Technician / Electronics Technician / Electro‑Mechanical Assembler / Hardware Engineer / Lab Technician / Prototype Technician / Test Technician / Drone Technician / PCB Assembler / Electronics Engineer / Python / Soldering / Oscilloscope / DMM / Wiring Diagrams / Electro‑Optical Systems / SWIR Imaging / Mechatronics / Electronic Engineering

Key Skills

Crane, Hand Tools, Calipers, Basic Math, Mechanical Knowledge, Assembly Experience, Precision Measuring Instruments, Schematics, Heavy Lifting, Soldering, Power Tools, Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full Time

Vacancy

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