Assembly/Test Technician

Find Apprenticeships; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace engineering is seeking an experienced Assembly and Test Technician for its Tewkesbury facility. The role involves high-precision assembly and testing of critical aircraft components, providing excellent long-term stability and development opportunities in a modern working environment.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance & Company Pension

Onsite gym facilities

Employee Share Options

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace or precision engineering production role.
• Ability to use measuring gauges and diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarity with quality standards and processes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-precision assembly and testing of aerospace components.
• Perform diagnostic testing and fault rectification.
• Work to engineering instructions and quality standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience in production role

Proficient in using hand tools

Comfortable interpreting technical documents

Experience with self-inspection

Familiarity with servo valve operations

Basic knowledge of 5S/lean manufacturing

Education

Apprentice trained or equivalent experience

Job description

- Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
- Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
- Shift Pattern: Permanent Nights (after 3-month training period)
- Shift Hours:
Monday & Tuesday: 8:45 PM - 6:15 AM
Wednesday: 9:00 PM - 6:15 AM
Thursday: 9:15 PM - 6:30 AM
Salary: Competitive + Night Shift Allowance

Shorterm Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Assembly and Test Technician to join an advanced manufacturing site in Tewkesbury, supporting a major player in the aerospace sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a skilled, collaborative team working on high-spec, flight-critical components for commercial aircraft systems.

This position offers long-term stability, development opportunities, and excellent working conditions in a clean, modern environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out high-precision assembly and testing of aerospace components and systems.
- Perform diagnostic testing and disassembly for rework and fault rectification.
- Clean parts to specification, complete flow matching operations, and apply finishing processes such as wire locking, labelling, and documentation.
- Work to engineering instructions, quality standards, and approved documentation.
- Maintain ownership of your work through to final inspection - this is a stamp-holder level role.

Essential Skills & Experience
- Hands-on experience in a similar production role - ideally in aerospace or precision engineering.
- Proficient in using hand tools, measuring gauges, and diagnostic equipment.
- Comfortable interpreting technical documents, assembly drawings, and quality procedures.
- Either apprentice trained or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and capability.
- Experience with self-inspection and/or holding a company quality stamp is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with servo valve operations is an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of 5S/lean manufacturing principles (training can be provided).

What's on Offer
- Competitive salary + night shift allowance
- 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance & Company Pension (starting at 6% employer contribution)
- Access to mental health and financial wellbeing support
- Free onsite parking & electric car charging
- Onsite gym facilities
- Clear career progression and training opportunities
- Employee Share Options

Ready to take the next step in your aerospace engineering career?
Apply today with Shorterm Group to join a world-class team delivering precision engineering at the highest level.