Assembly Technician (Immediate Start)

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

Job summary

A dynamic audio-visual company in St Albans is seeking an Assembly Technician to join their production team. The role involves assembling AV systems, ensuring quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment and a good understanding of health and safety. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £24,000 - £26,000 per year, with opportunities for career progression and additional benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Extra day off for your birthday

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or assembly environment is highly desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Assemble equipment to design specifications and new product requirements.
• Identify and resolve assembly problems, suggesting solutions to Project Engineers.
• Maintain the workshop to high safety and cleanliness standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience in manufacturing or assembly

Strong communication skills

Proactive problem-solving mindset

Good understanding of health and safety standards

Confident user of Microsoft Office applications

Education

NVQ Level 3 or higher in a technical or mechanical field

Job description

Overview

Major Talent is proud to be partnering with our client, a dynamic and rapidly expanding audio-visual company based in St Albans. 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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