Build Technician

Frontier Resourcing; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent training

Long term career progression

Flexible working options

Job summary

A leading defence and manufacturing company in the UK is looking for an experienced Build Technician to support the build, test, and integration of advanced products. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling and testing precision components, ensuring product quality, and collaborating with engineering teams. This is a full-time position with excellent training opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on assembly or production experience in defence, manufacturing, aerospace, or high integrity engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical assembly techniques.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and test precision components and sub-assemblies according to specifications.
• Perform fault finding, rework, and functional testing for product quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation following configuration control and QA processes.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams for improvements and timely delivery.

Skills

Hands-on assembly

Mechanical assembly techniques

Electrical assembly techniques

Attention to quality and precision

Job description

Join a cutting‑edge defence and manufacturing organisation delivering critical technology into major MoD programmes. We’re looking for an experienced Build Technician to support the build, test and integration of advanced products.

The Role

• Build, assemble and test precision components and sub‑assemblies in line with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform fault finding, rework and functional testing to ensure product quality, reliability and compliance.
• Maintain accurate build and manufacturing documentation, adhering to strict configuration control and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, quality specialists and wider production teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure on time delivery.

You’ll Need

• Proven hands‑on assembly or production experience within either defence, manufacturing, aerospace or other high integrity engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and/or electrical assembly techniques.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances with a strong focus on quality and precision.

Why Apply?

• Join a rapidly growing defence manufacturer delivering technology that keeps the UK safe.
• Excellent training, long term career progression and stable project pipelines.
• Modern facilities, a collaborative engineering culture and flex working options to support work‑life balance.

Apply now to be part of a world‑class team at the forefront of UK defence and manufacturing innovation.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Manufacturing

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing and Manufacturing