Assembly Technician

Ricardo; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leamington Spa is looking for an Assembly Technician for a 6-month contract. You will prepare and build gearboxes and axles for driveline systems, contribute to quality control, and support investigations for improvement. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical assembly, holds a minimum of GCSE in Maths and English, and possesses problem-solving skills. This position is office-based in Leamington Spa, ensuring a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working

Mental health support

Qualifications

• Mínimum GCSE in Mathematics and English (Grade C or above).
• Assembly and/or end of line test experience with mechanical systems.
• Ability to use measurement equipment like vernier and micrometer.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and build of gearboxes and axles.
• Managing time effectively and prioritising tasks.
• Maintaining high standards of work in a busy environment.

Skills

Good mechanical assembly and/or test skills

Ability to prioritise tasks

Navigate basic systems and processes

Knowledge of quality standards and equipment management

Problem solving skills

Support investigations for continuous improvement

GCSE in Mathematics and English (Grade C or above)

Assembly and/or end of line test experience

Ability to use measurement equipment

Intermediate level of PC skills

Good organisational skills

Awareness of automotive quality control processes

Job description

Overview

Role: Assembly Technician (6 month contract)

Location: Leamington Spa

Job ID: 2025 - 3193

Salary: £17.63 per hour

Ricardo’s Performance Products division are seeking an Assembly Technician on a contract basis. You will be responsible for the preparation and build of gearboxes and axles for low volume, high value driveline systems for a variety of customers.

Knowledge and experience required:

• Good mechanical assembly and/or test skills.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, organise work, and make sound decisions.
• Navigate basic systems and processes while undertaking a range of tasks.
• Knowledge of quality standards, equipment management and maintenance.
• Problem solving skills and the awareness to escalate larger problems.
• Support investigations and contributes ideas for continuous improvement.
• Minimum GCSE in Mathematics and English (Grade C or above).
• Likely to have served a traditional apprenticeship or have relevant experience.
• Assembly and / or end of line test experience of mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use measurement equipment such as vernier, micrometer etc.
• Intermediate level of PC and general computer skills – good working knowledge of MS office.
• Good organisational skills. Is self-motivated and proactive.
• Awareness of automotive quality control processes

Accountability:

• Manages time effectively and prioritises tasks to meet set deadlines.
• Demonstrates integrity, takes responsibility for actions and decisions, acknowledges errors and develops plans to prevent recurrence with support.
• Pays attention to detail while following strict quality, health, and safety procedures, and implements good judgment to make appropriate decisions.
• Shows vigilance and diligence, maintaining high standards of work while staying calm under pressure.

Additional/special features of the role: Location / Travel:

• Expected to be UK based within the RPP office in Leamington Spa, 5 days per week.

Working with Ricardo

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Wellbeing and work life balance

Wellbeing is at the core to our culture, allowing employees to flourish and to achieve their full potential. Our People are important to us, and we take pride in our wellbeing programs and policies that support individuals including flexible working, careers policy, mental health first aiders and readily available support through our extensive Employee Assistance program.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment.

Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.

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