Assembly Technician

Point Professional Recruitment LTD; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Point Professional Recruitment LTD in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, is seeking an Assembly Technician for a precision, hands-on role within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will follow controlled work instructions and SOPs to assemble, test, and commission electromechanical assemblies to exacting quality standards.

The position offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary up to £30,000 per year and weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out fine manual assembly work requiring steady hands, good hand-eye coordination, and sustained concentration.
• Cable assembly skills including use of crimp tools, wire cutters, and associated hand tools.
• Proven practical experience of high-tech assembly or test, preferably within a regulated environment such as medical, pharmaceutical, or aerospace.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• A careful, methodical approach to assembly, lab, and tool use.
• A positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to support a variety of tasks within the operations team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and commission integrated electromechanical assemblies using pre-defined instructions
• Carry out precision assembly of small electromechanical components including fasteners, connectors, and fine sub-assemblies to defined torque and quality standards
• Record test results and build issues accurately and maintain manufacturing records and travellers
• Identify and upscale non-conformances and deviations as required
• Work in accordance with controlled work instructions, SOPs, and quality system requirements
• Carry out basic fault finding using defined test procedures
• Support engineers with structured root cause investigations

Skills

Fine manual assembly

Hand-eye coordination

Cable assembly

High-tech assembly/test

Record keeping

Attention to quality

Tools

Crimp tools

Wire cutters

Hand tools

Job description

Assembly technician

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire Job type: Permenant, Full timeSalary: Up to £30,000 per annum

We are recruiting an Assembly Technician on behalf of a business based in Ely, Cambridgeshire. This is a hands-on, precision-focused role within a regulated manufacturing environment, contributing to the assembly and testing. You will work from controlled work instructions and SOPs, carrying out fine electromechanical assembly, testing, and commissioning to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.

Main responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and commission integrated electromechanical assemblies using pre-defined instructions
• Carry out precision assembly of small electromechanical components including fasteners, connectors, and fine sub-assemblies to defined torque and quality standards
• Record test results and build issues accurately and maintain manufacturing records and travellers
• Identify and upscale non-conformances and deviations as required
• Work in accordance with controlled work instructions, SOPs, and quality system requirements
• Carry out basic fault finding using defined test procedures
• Support engineers with structured root cause investigations

Skills/experience

• Proven experience carrying out fine manual assembly work requiring steady hands, good hand-eye coordination, and sustained concentration
• Cable assembly skills including use of crimp tools, wire cutters, and associated hand tools
• Proven practical experience of high-tech assembly or test, preferably within a regulated environment such as medical, pharmaceutical, or aerospace
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• A careful, methodical approach to assembly, lab, and tool use
• A positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to support a variety of tasks within the operations team

Salary & working hours

• Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday basic daytime hours with an early finish on Friday