Assembly Technician - Lighting / Metal

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join a manufacturing business in Mitcham. The successful candidate will be responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of lighting products. Ideal candidates will have metal work and basic wiring experience. This role offers a salary around £26k, 25 days of holiday, and flexible hours.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Lighting experience is preferred but not essential.
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical patination and finishing of metal components.
• Manage workload in accordance with workshop schedule.
• Report problems to manager and resolve issues.

Skills

Metal work experience

Basic wiring skills

Tool usage

Job description

We are seeking a Patination & Finishing Technician to join our well-regarded manufacturing business, specialising in fireplaces, lighting and related products, based in Mitcham. The successful candidate will join our skilled team responsible for the finishing, patination, and wiring of our lighting collection, delivering work to the high standards our brand is known for.

Overview

You will be responsible for ensuring lighting orders are completed in accordance with the workshop's schedule and performance targets. This includes taking proper care of all tools and equipment in use, and contributing to a clean, well-organised, and safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the chemical patination and finishing of metal components in our lighting range, including painting, gilding, hand-colouring, polishing, and assembling designs.
• Managing your workload efficiently in line with the lighting workshop's schedule to ensure deadlines are met, and updating your manager as each task is completed.
• Reporting any problems promptly to your manager, and where suitable, taking steps to mitigate or resolve issues to maintain client satisfaction.
• Ensuring all orders are completed accurately and to workshop targets.
• Labelling all finished items clearly with the correct order numbers.
• Working closely with the Head of the Lighting Workshop to maintain tidy, organised and safe storage for lighting components and materials.
• Following all electrification procedures precisely.
• Maintaining all tools and machinery, ensuring regular cleaning, care, and safe storage when not in use.
• Preparing, storing, and disposing of chemicals safely in accordance with safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ideally experienced with metal work, basic wiring, or using tools
• Lighting experience is preferred but not essential
• Patinating experience is preferred but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Salary circa 26k
• Bonus scheme (likely 5% throughout the year) 1 paid in July, 1 paid in December
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible hours 08:00-16:00 Monday-Friday (37.5 hours)
• Overtime available at a rate of 1.5 times

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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