Automated Assembly Technician — Maintenance & Reliability

Honeywell Technologies; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell is seeking an Assembly Technician for its Southend-on-Sea site. The role focuses on assembling, installing, maintaining, repairing, and continuously improving manufacturing equipment and production systems to minimise downtime and support operational excellence.

The technician will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams, ensuring safety and efficient operation on a full-time onsite basis.

Qualifications

• Certification in mechanical/maintenance engineering or related field.
• Experience in automated manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of PLC-controlled equipment and automated production systems.
• Understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of manufacturing equipment and interpret technical drawings and assembly instructions.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on equipment, diagnosing and repairing mechanical and basic electrical faults.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures to identify root causes and implement corrective actions while replacing defective components.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and collaborate with production teams to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Adhere to safety policies and maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices.

Skills

Automated manufacturing

PLC systems

Mechatronics knowledge

Mechanical & electrical aptitude

Lean & CI

Excellent communication

Education

Technical certification in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Honeywell is seeking an Assembly Technician for its Southend-on-Sea site. The role focuses on assembling, installing, maintaining, repairing, and continuously improving manufacturing equipment and production systems to minimise downtime and support operational excellence.

The technician will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance teams, ensuring safety and efficient operation on a full-time onsite basis.