Assembly Technician (Immediate Start)

Major Talent; Orpington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading audio-visual company based in Orpington is seeking an Assembly Technician to join their skilled production team. This role offers a competitive salary of £24,000 - £26,000 per year, with career progression opportunities in a supportive environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience in production and a clean driving licence. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Increased holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Extra day off for birthday

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment is highly desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Van or forklift driving experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment according to specifications.
• Identify and resolve assembly problems.
• Drive company vans for deliveries.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Problem-solving mindset

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in a technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Major Talent is proud to be partnering with our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding audio-visual company based in Orpington. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a proactive and reliable Assembly Technician to join their skilled production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical mindset and an eye for detail to play a key role in building innovative AV systems that are used by clients nationwide. You'll gain exposure to state-of-the-art products and be part of a forward-thinking company that values your ideas and initiative.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,000 - £26,000 per year
• Permanent position
• Immediate starts for the right person
• Monday to Friday day shift
• Paid overtime for extra hours worked
• Holiday allowance that increases with length of service
• Pension scheme to help you plan for the future
• An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
• Supportive and collaborative team culture with ongoing training and development
• Clear pathways for career progression within a growing business

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside other technicians to assemble equipment in line with design specifications and new product requirements.
• Carry out assembly tasks to specification, on time and within the allocated hours for each job.
• Identify and resolve any problems or faults during assembly, suggesting practical technical solutions to Project Engineers and Project Managers as needed.
• Prepare equipment and paperwork to a high standard, ensuring all shipments are packed accurately and ready for delivery.
• Drive company vans to complete deliveries and collections in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain the workshop to high standards of safety and cleanliness at all times, in line with the Company Health and Safety Policy.
• Organise the workshop and stores area, manage stock control effectively, and carry out regular stock audits and cataloguing.
• Be proactive in suggesting new methods and techniques to improve efficiency and support continuous improvement.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties or responsibilities as requested by management to meet the needs of the business.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment (highly desirable).
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in a technical or mechanical field is advantageous.
• Full, clean UK driving licence (essential).
• Van or forklift driving experience would be an advantage.
• Good practical understanding of workplace health and safety standards.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and assembly techniques.

Ready to join a company where your practical skills and ideas really matter?

If you take pride in producing high-quality work and want to be part of a growing business where no two days are the same, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered. If you have been successful, you will hear back within just 2 days!

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