Lead Mechanical Technician - High-Tech Assembly & Lean Ops

Oxford Instruments Plc; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Half-day Fridays

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician to oversee assembly builds of high-tech systems. You will support the Team Leader, drive continuous improvement, and help technicians develop technical skills.

A strong engineering background and experience with complex vacuum equipment are essential. Role operates on a rotating shift pattern (early and afternoon), with emphasis on quality, safety, and Lean practices, offering career development

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical apprenticeship.
• ONC or other professional qualifications.
• Detailed mechanical fitting within vacuum industry.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• High standards of build.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to fault-find and implement corrective action.
• PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the capability of the build cell to maximise quality, cost and delivery by continuous improvement of system knowledge and skills.
• Support the development of SOP documentation to support Lean manufacturing principles.
• Ensure BOM and customer specification requirements are met and ISO procedures followed.
• Ensure build work is carried out efficiently and communicate shortages or issues to the Team Leader.
• Identify and resolve build problems by liaising with other departments.
• In the absence of the Team Leader, plan workload and manage build cell efficiency.
• Set an example for attendance, quality, Health and Safety, and 5S within build areas.
• Interpret manufacturing systems to support the build process.
• Ensure rules and procedures are observed; liaise with Team Leader on non-compliance.
• Work on a rotating shift pattern as advised by Team Leader.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

High build quality

Communication

Fault-finding

PC skills

Education

Time served mechanical apprenticeship

ONC or other professional qualifications

Tools

Vacuum systems knowledge

Job description

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Mechanical Technician to oversee assembly builds of high-tech systems. You will support the Team Leader, drive continuous improvement, and help technicians develop technical skills.

A strong engineering background and experience with complex vacuum equipment are essential. Role operates on a rotating shift pattern (early and afternoon), with emphasis on quality, safety, and Lean practices, offering career development