Assembly Technician

Platform Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Witney, Oxfordshire, is hiring an Assembly Technician to join a growing production team. You will assemble precision mechanical products and sub‑assemblies while upholding quality, safety, and productivity standards to ensure on‑time delivery.

You should have experience in mechanical manufacturing or assembly, plus NVQ or equivalent and GCSEs in Maths and English. A proactive approach to continuous improvement will be valued in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent in engineering is required.
• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Experience in mechanical manufacturing or assembly.
• Familiar with fasteners, adhesives, or bonding techniques.
• Ability to assemble to exact specifications and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and sub‑assemblies into finished products.
• Operate production equipment and material handling equipment safely.
• Perform basic product testing, inspections, and quality checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults or production issues.
• Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas.
• Ensure components are assembled to the required specifications and tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Quality control

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Basic testing

Education

NVQ or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Assembly Technician | Witney, Oxfordshire | £30,000 - £33,000

An innovative engineering and manufacturing business is seeking an Assembly Technician to join its growing production team. As the business continues to expand, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative manufacturing environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for assembling precision mechanical products and sub‑assemblies while ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and productivity are maintained. You'll play an important role in delivering products to customers on time while contributing to ongoing process improvements within the manufacturing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and sub‑assemblies into finished products.
• Operate production equipment and material handling equipment safely.
• Perform basic product testing, inspections, and quality checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults or production issues.
• Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas.
• Ensure components are assembled to the required specifications and tolerances.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a mechanical manufacturing or assembly environment.
• Experience assembling mechanical products using fasteners, adhesives, or bonding techniques.
• A recognised engineering qualification (NVQ or equivalent) or relevant hands‑on industry experience.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing engineering company developing innovative industrial products.
• Work with advanced precision mechanical assemblies.
• Be part of a supportive production team with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Long‑term career development within an expanding manufacturing business