Assembly Technician - Biotech

ZipRecruiter; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company is looking for an Assembly Technician in Portsmouth. The role focuses on assembling and testing biotechnological equipment with an emphasis on quality and attention to detail. This temporary to permanent opportunity offers competitive pay and additional benefits, including 34 days of holiday after 12 weeks of service.

Benefits

34 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Free parking

Excellent subsidized onsite canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing wire looms, running cables, and wire termination.
• Ability to read wire diagrams and mechanical assembly drawings.
• Proficient in electrical testing including PAT testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test single-use hardware according to quality standards.
• Support customer-facing FATs and troubleshoot issues.
• Provide feedback on build and design issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Testing

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Assembly Technician - Biotech

Location: Portsmouth

Hours: 39 hours a week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Salary: £17.82 an hour

Acorn by Synergie is currently seeking an experienced Assembly Technician for their client, a leading global manufacturing and engineering company. The Assembly Technician will assemble and test single-use hardware, such as bioreactors, mixers, and filtration chassis. The role also involves supporting customer-facing FATs (Factory Acceptance Tests) by guiding customers through the tests.

This full-time role is on a temporary to permanent basis, working day shifts. It offers an excellent opportunity to work for a forward-thinking company at the forefront of exciting discoveries!

We encourage all voices to be heard and embrace different ideas, perspectives, and experiences.

What are we looking for?

• Competent in the mechanical and electrical assembly and testing of highly complex, automated equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing wire looms, running cables, and wire termination, including soldering.
• Proficient in electrical testing, such as PAT testing and live testing.
• Ability to read wire diagrams and schematics.
• Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings.
• Good documentation practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills, especially in a customer-facing environment.

Main responsibilities:

• Assemble and test single-use hardware according to product quality standards and production schedules.
• Support customer-facing FATs.
• Report and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, making controlled repairs or modifications where applicable.
• Provide feedback on build and potential design issues.
• Assist with cover pack as required.
• Learn the skills and competencies necessary to meet business needs.

What else do I need to know?

• Temporary to permanent role.
• 34 days holiday (after 12 weeks), including Bank Holidays.
• Work within a secure and safe environment.
• Free parking.
• Excellent subsidized onsite canteen.
• Competitive package for both temporary and permanent staff.

If you want to know more, contact Stuart who is based on-site. Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.