Electro-Mechanical Assembler

Mane Contract Services; Slough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services is seeking a proactive technician to build and assemble products to precise specifications. You will work to quality procedures, interpreting mechanical drawings and supporting Lean/5S improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

You will collaborate with the manufacturing team, monitor build quality, and follow health and safety guidelines to ensure timely delivery and safe operations on site.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, engineering or technician roles.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings accurately.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-focused mindset.
• Experience working within health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble products following quality standards and procedures.
• Manage workload against production plans and delivery schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality processes.
• Interpret and work from mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities, including Lean manufacturing and 5S.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

Lean manufacturing

Education

NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

This role would suit someone with previous manufacturing, engineering, assembly or technician experience who enjoys problem solving, working with precision components and seeing a finished product leave the factory knowing they've played a key part in its success.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble products in line with quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Manage your workload against production plans and agreed delivery schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality processes.
• Interpret and work from mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities, including 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory and work-in-progress records.
• Monitor build quality and resolve issues where appropriate.
• Work safely and ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the manufacturing team.
• Support and mentor junior technicians where required.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, engineering or technician role.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Experience working within health and safety guidelines.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices is advantageous.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or NVQ is beneficial.
• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.