Mechanical Assembly Technician

Expert Employment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assembly Technician to join their team in the aerospace sector. This role is crucial for assembling and testing precision-engineered components, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality. You will work in a cleanroom environment, handling fluidic components and utilizing specialized testing equipment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on engineering experience, a keen attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills. Join a company that values career development and offers competitive benefits, including a pension contribution match and life assurance, while contributing to innovative aerospace solutions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus potential

5 percent pension contribution match

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in precision assembly and testing of aerospace components.
• Ability to conduct electrical and gas flow tests.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test precision-engineered components for aerospace.
• Conduct leak detection and high-pressure gas testing.

Skills

Hands-on engineering experience

Mechanical fitting experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

IT skills

Adaptability to new techniques

Education

Apprenticeship in engineering or mechanical fitting

Tools

Electronic testing systems

Job description

The Assembly Technician will be responsible for assembling, integrating, and testing precision-engineered components for the aerospace industry. The role involves working in a cleanroom environment, handling fluidic components such as valves and thrusters, and using specialised testing equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Precision assembly and testing of aerospace components
2. Leak detection and high-pressure gas testing
3. Cleaning and preparing components for assembly
4. Conducting electrical and gas flow tests

What We are Looking For:

1. Hands-on engineering or mechanical fitting experience (apprenticeship or industry experience preferred)
2. Attention to detail and a systematic approach to tasks
3. Problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a structured, safe manner
4. Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques
5. IT skills and ability to use electronic testing systems
6. Cleanroom experience is a plus but not essential

What We Offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Bonus potential
3. 5 percent pension contribution match
4. Life assurance and enhanced sick pay
5. Employee Assistance Program
6. Career development opportunities