Assembly Technician

Ashby Finance; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashby Finance is seeking an Assembly Technician for a long-term role based in Leamington Spa. The position involves hands-on production work in a supportive team, with rotating weekly shifts and 37.5 hours per week. The average pay rate is £14.52 per hour, reflecting a mix of shifts.

You will read engineering drawings, assemble and test components, inspect parts, and ensure quality while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing/production experience.
• Assembly, fitting or quality inspection experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Flexible approach with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to carry out manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Assembling, fitting and testing components.
• Inspecting parts for damage or defects and completing production paperwork.
• Setting up and operating crimping machines, etchers and testing equipment.
• Picking and packing finished products ready for dispatch.
• Working to production schedules and achieving daily targets.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Working independently while contributing positively within a team.

Skills

Reading drawings

Assembly and fitting

Quality inspection

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Manual handling

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Average Pay Rate: £14.52 per hour

Looking for a long-term opportunity with a leading global manufacturer? If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in quality, and want to be part of a supportive production team, this could be the perfect role for you.

Assembly Technicians

Location: Leamington Spa

Contract: Ongoing

Hours: 37.5hpw, Rotating weekly shifts

We're recruiting Assembly Technicians to join a well-established engineering business supplying high-quality products to some of the world's most recognised automotive manufacturers. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a modern manufacturing environment while working as part of a friendly and dedicated team.

The role

Responsibilities

As an Assembly Technician, you'll play an important role in the production process, ensuring components are assembled, tested and prepared to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Assembling, fitting and testing components.
• Inspecting parts for damage or defects and completing production paperwork.
• Setting up and operating crimping machines, etchers and testing equipment.
• Picking and packing finished products ready for dispatch.
• Working to production schedules and achieving daily targets.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.
• Working independently while contributing positively within a team.

The Successful Assembly Technician Will Have

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Assembly, fitting or quality inspection experience.
• The ability to read engineering drawings.
• A flexible approach with a willingness to learn new skills.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to carry out manual handling duties.

Working Hours And Pay Rate

This is a full-time opportunity, 37.5 hrs working Monday - Friday working rotating weekly shifts and overtime as required.

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 Monday to Thursday and 06:00 - 12:10 on Friday - £13.20 p/h

Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00 Monday to Thursday and 12:10 - 18:20 on Friday - £15.84 p/h

As the shifts are weekly rotating, the pay rate averages out at £14.52 per hour