Junior Assembly Technician

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; Tring; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Core hours 9am-3pm

Job summary

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd is sourcing an Assembly Operator to join a growing engineering team. You will work from engineering drawings and work instructions to assemble, test and repair precision-engineered products using hand tools and test equipment.

The role offers flexible working hours with core hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and a typical early start window, in a modern manufacturing environment. Prior practical experience is welcomed but not required, including hobbies or personal

Qualifications

• HND, HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• Around 1 year of practical experience in assembly, manufacturing, engineering, testing or repair is ideal.
• Strong practical experience through hobbies, personal projects or DIY and mechanical work is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and repair precision-engineered products from engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and test equipment to verify quality and function.
• Read and learn to read basic engineering drawings and documentation.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hands-on testing

Basic tool use

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent in Mechanical/Manufacturing

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment

Job description

Assembly Operator

Are you a recent Engineering graduate or college leaver looking to start your career in a hands on engineering environment? This is a great opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering company that designs and manufactures cutting-edge automation technology used across a range of high-tech industries.

As an Assembly Operator, you'll be trained to build, test and repair precision-engineered products, working from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions. You'll use hand tools and test equipment while developing valuable practical engineering skills.

You don't need years of experience. We're open to junior candidates with around a year of experience, including people who have gained practical skills through engineering hobbies or personal projects, such as repairing cars, rebuilding engines, fixing machinery or enjoying hands on projects.

The company offers flexible working hours, with core hours from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Most engineers typically work 7:00 am to 4:30pm.

Its also an exciting time to join, with a major renovation of the manufacturing shop floor starting in November, creating a modern working environment and supporting the business's continued growth.

Requirements:

• - HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or another relevant Engineering discipline.
• - Around 1 year of practical experience in assembly, manufacturing, engineering, testing or repair is ideal.
• - Alternatively, strong practical experience through hobbies, personal projects or DIY and mechanical work.
• - Comfortable using basic hand tools or keen to develop these skills.
• - Able to read or learn to read basic engineering drawings and documentation