Manufacturing Technician

E3recruitment; Batley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

E3recruitment is looking for a motivated Manufacturing Technician to join a team in Batley. This entry-level role offers practical experience in manufacturing and R&D, supporting production activities and equipment prep in a temporary contract that could become permanent based on performance.

You will assist with assembly, prototype builds, testing, and maintaining a safe workspace, with opportunities to learn and grow in a growing, innovative environment. Apply now to join the team.

Qualifications

• Interest or exposure to manufacturing, production, or workshop environments.
• Practical, reliable, and well organised with good attention to detail.
• Experience with hand tools or workshop equipment is beneficial but training is provided.
• Soldering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic systems and sub-assemblies.
• Complete mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, and PCB component installation.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and production activities.
• Prepare parts, tools, and materials for assembly.
• Follow assembly instructions and maintain build records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of production processes.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements.

Skills

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Soldering (desirable)

Tools

Soldering

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Manufacturing Technician to join a team based in Batley. This Manufacturing Technician role is ideal for someone at an early stage of their career who is keen to gain practical experience in a manufacturing and R&D environment, or who can bring experience from a similar setting. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will support production activities, assist with equipment preparation, and help maintain an organised and safe workspace. This role is a temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent dependent on performance!

Roles & Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic systems and sub‑assemblies.
• Complete mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering, and PCB component installation.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and production activities.
• Prepare parts, tools, and materials for assembly.
• Follow assembly instructions and maintain build records.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of production processes.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• An interest or some exposure to manufacturing, production, or workshop environments and be keen to learn and follow instructions accurately.
• Be practical, reliable, and well organised, with good attention to detail and a positive attitude toward hands‑on work.
• Experience with hand tools, workshop equipment, mechanical or electrical systems, or site‑based work is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• Soldering experience is desirable but not essential.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right attitude and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to build hands‑on experience as a Manufacturing Technician in a growing and innovative environment, so apply now to join the team.