Assembly & Test Technician

Latitude Recruitment; Southampton; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Life Assurance

Résumé du poste

Latitude Recruitment is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician for a leading engineering company in Southampton. The role involves assembling, repairing and testing mechanical products to high specifications, preparing test specimens, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, operate test equipment, record results, and identify improvements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or testing, proficiency

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or similar industrial engineering environment.
• Confident using hand tools and assembling mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsabilités

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting test results.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.
• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Package finished products for dispatch.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Connaissances

Hand tools use

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

IT skills (MS Office)

Outils

3D CAD systems

Data acquisition equipment

MS Excel

Description du poste

Assembly & Test Technician

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Assembly & Test Technician to join a leading engineering company based in Southampton.

Introduction

The successful Assembly & Test Technician will support the engineering team with the assembly, repair and testing of mechanical products and assemblies to high specifications. This hands‑on role involves preparing test specimens, carrying out mechanical tests, recording results and ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.


• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting test results.


• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.


• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.


• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.


• Package finished products for dispatch.


• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Ideal Experience

• Previous hands‑on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or a similar industrial engineering environment.


• Confident using hand tools and assembling mechanical components.


• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.


• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.


• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• A team player with good communication skills and a proactive attitude.


• Strong safety awareness and good timekeeping.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pressurised systems.


• Experience working with composite materials.


• Familiarity with precision data acquisition equipment.


• Experience using 3D CAD systems.

Hours

Day Shift Monday to Friday

Salary

£27,000 - £29,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Company pension


• Healthcare scheme


• Life Assurance