Assembly/Test Technician

Shorterm Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering firm in Wolverhampton seeks an experienced Assembly & Test Technician. You will assemble and test aerospace actuators and perform diagnostics on critical flight hardware. Ideal candidates will have mechanical engineering qualifications and relevant experience. The position offers a competitive benefits package including annual leave, pension contributions, and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

33 Days Annual Leave

Company pension with 6% contribution

Private Medical Insurance

Mental health and financial wellbeing support

Life Assurance

Employee share options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment preferred in aerospace.
• The ability to follow structured procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test complex aerospace actuators and subcomponents.
• Perform fault finding and diagnostics on flight hardware.
• Complete quality audits and assume accountability for A&T processes.

Skills

Skilled in assembly and test operations

Use of precision measuring tools

Familiarity with aerospace quality systems

Education

Apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Assembly & Test (A&T) Technician
Location: Wolverhampton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:15, Friday 07:30 - 11:30 (37 hours per week)
Position: Onsite

Shorterm Group is currently recruiting experienced Assembly & Test Technicians for a leading aerospace engineering facility in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, high-performance engineering environment where your skills will directly contribute to the production and repair of flight-critical actuators and systems.

There are openings across both the Original Equipment (OE) production team and the Global Sustainment (GS) repair station.

Key Responsibilities
OE Team:
- Assemble and test complex aerospace actuators and subcomponents to tight tolerances.
- Use precision measuring tools including micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges for component inspection.

GS Team:
- Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and survey reports on critical flight hardware.
- Inspect and measure components with high precision instrumentation.

General Duties:
- Work from engineering drawings and component maintenance manuals (CMMs).
- Complete quality audits and assume accountability for parts of the A&T process, including release to service.

Required Experience & Qualifications
- Apprentice trained or equivalent qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.
- Proven experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment - aerospace sector preferred.
- Skilled in assembly and test operations with the ability to follow structured procedures.
- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems is an advantage.

Additional Requirements
You must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance to be considered for this role. Inability to obtain clearance may affect your employment eligibility.

What's On Offer
- 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)
- Company pension with 6% contribution
- Private Medical Insurance
- Mental health and financial wellbeing support
- Life Assurance
- Employee share options
- Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunities

If you're an experienced mechanical technician looking to work in a world-class engineering facility on cutting-edge aerospace products, Shorterm Group would love to hear from you. Please contact Max Fairclough at Shorterm Group to find out more.