Junior Electromechanical Technician

Redline Group Ltd; Shippon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline Group Ltd. is seeking a Junior Electromechanical Technician in Oxfordshire to begin an engineering career. You will assist in assembling bespoke machinery, wiring, and integrating laser-based equipment under guidance, using engineering drawings.

The role offers hands-on training, working with a skilled team to learn assembly, wiring, and quality assurance, with a clear path toward a long-term career in specialist engineering and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Interest in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings or willingness to learn.
• Detail-oriented with methodical approach to work.
• Experience using hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, spanners, wire strippers and drills.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring, assembly techniques or mechanical fitting.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong work ethic.
• Previous experience in an engineering/ manufacturing/ assembly/ technician environment would be advantageous but not essential.
• GCSEs, A Levels, BTEC qualifications demonstrating aptitude for electrical and mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assembling bespoke machinery from schematic and layout drawings.
• Support wiring and build of precision laser-based machinery and equipment.
• Install electrical components in accordance with drawings.
• Carry out electrical wiring, module wiring and soldered connector assembly under guidance.
• Use hand tools and drills to complete build activities.
• Assist fault finding, testing, quality assurance and repair activities.
• Work closely with experienced team members to meet project timelines and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment at all times.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Mechanical fitting

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

GCSEs/A Levels/BTEC

Apprenticeship

Tools

Screwdrivers

Spanners

Wire strippers

Drills

Job description

Are you a Junior Electromechanical Technician looking to kick-start your engineering career?

Whether you're a recent college leaver, apprentice, or someone with hands‑on mechanical and electrical experience looking to develop your skills, my client has an excellent opportunity to join their growing build team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience in the assembly, wiring and integration of highly specialised laser and precision machinery. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will learn how to build bespoke equipment from concept through to completion using engineering drawings and schematics.

In this Junior Electromechanical Technician role based in Oxfordshire, you will be responsible for the following:

• Assisting with the assembly of bespoke machinery using schematic and layout drawings.
• Supporting the fitting, wiring and build of precision laser-based machinery and equipment.
• Installing electrical components in accordance with engineering schematics and drawings.
• Carrying out electrical wiring, module wiring and soldered connector assembly under guidance.
• Using hand tools, measuring equipment, hand drills and pillar drills to complete build activities.
• Supporting fault finding, testing, quality assurance and repair activities.
• Working closely with experienced team members to ensure projects are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment at all times.

The successful applicant for this Junior Electromechanical Technician job based in Oxfordshire should have:

• A keen interest in electrical and mechanical engineering.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings or a willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience using hand and power tools such as screwdrivers, spanners, wire strippers and drills.
• A basic understanding of electrical wiring, assembly techniques or mechanical fitting.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and strong work ethic.
• Previous experience in an engineering, manufacturing, assembly or technician environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
• GCSEs, A Levels, BTEC qualifications, an apprenticeship, or equivalent qualifications demonstrating an aptitude for electrical and mechanical engineering.

Full training and ongoing development will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to build a long-term career within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment.