Manufacturing Technician

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global business is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their new facility in Stockport. This role involves preparing optical sub-assemblies and maintaining stock records in a structured environment. The company offers a competitive salary, private healthcare, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 26 with tenure)

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Ideal for candidates with high attention to detail and dexterity.
• Experience in a structured, process-driven environment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare optical sub-assemblies by cutting, cleaning, and mounting optics.
• Maintain accurate optics stock records and support internal audit processes.
• Liaise with Team Leaders to address processing or quality concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Dexterity

Observational skills

Education

Background in manufacturing, optics, or electronics

Job description

Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Technician to join a well-established global business that has recently moved to a new premises in the Stockport area. With a global presence and a collaborative work culture, the company focuses on innovation and quality to drive performance and improve lives through cutting-edge engineering solutions.

This role is ideal for a candidate with an extremely high attention to detail and the dexterity to match it. It would suit someone with craft and finesse to complement their observational skills, and who enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment. A background in manufacturing, optics, or electronics would be particularly beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare optical sub-assemblies by cutting, cleaning, and mounting optics and related mechanical parts.
2. Accurately pick and prepare kits to support optical laboratories.
3. Liaise with Team Leaders and Managers to address any processing or quality concerns early.
4. Support internal audit processes and participate in regular stock takes.
5. Maintain accurate optics stock records, including thorough data entry.

Benefits

In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, 23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 26 days with tenure), private healthcare, and flexible working hours (standard being 7:00 am - 3:30 pm).

If you're interested in this assembly role at a new state-of-the-art facility, get in touch today with Reanna Lea at (url removed) or (phone number removed).