Mechanical Assembly Technician- Cleanroom

Placr Recruitment; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Life insurance

Job summary

Placr Recruitment's client in East Sussex seeks a Mechanical Assembly Technician for a strict cleanroom environment. You will perform precision mechanical and electrical assembly from detailed drawings, ensuring high-quality performance while maintaining cleanliness.

You will read specifications, wire and test sub-assemblies, and work under UHV/cleanroom standards. A strong engineering background with hands-on skills is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on mechanical assembly experience from precision engineering or low-volume production.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Wiring, electrical testing or electromechanical assembly experience is advantageous.
• Methodical approach with commitment to quality and cleanroom standards.
• UHV or cleanroom experience is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform precision mechanical assembly and hand fitting of complex components.
• Assemble mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out specialist wiring and electrical testing.
• Work to cleanroom and UHV standards and maintain quality records.
• Support new product introductions and manufacturing documentation improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Precision fitting

Reading drawings

Electrical testing

Wiring

Electromechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Education

A level 3 engineering qualification / apprenticeship / HNC/HND

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician - Cleanroom

Hailsham

Placr's client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their specialist manufacturing team in East Sussex.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time | Monday-Friday with early finish Friday
• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• State-of-the-art manufacturing environment
• Excellent opportunities for career development and to develop your technical skills

The Role

Working within a specialist cleanroom manufacturing environment, you'll carry out precision mechanical and electrical assembly of complex, low-volume products and sub-assemblies.

You’ll be working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications, carrying out precision fitting, assembly, wiring and testing while maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Precision mechanical assembly and hand fitting of complex components.
• Assembly of mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Specialist wiring and electrical testing.
• Working to strict cleanroom and UHV standards.
• Inspecting completed work and maintaining accurate quality and test records.
• Supporting new product introduction and improvements to manufacturing documentation.
• Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone with a strong practical engineering background, ideally from a precision engineering, mechanical assembly, machining, aerospace, scientific or advanced manufacturing environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• Solid hands-on mechanical assembly and precision fitting experience.
• Experience working with precision-engineered or low-volume/bespoke products.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Experience with wiring, electrical testing or electromechanical assembly would be advantageous.
• A methodical approach and commitment to quality.

A Level 3 engineering qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience would be welcomed.

Previous UHV or cleanroom experience is advantageous but not essential - strong precision engineering and mechanical assembly experience will be considered.

Why Join?

You’ll be joining an established specialist engineering business producing high-precision technology for advanced scientific and industrial applications.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician to develop their experience across precision mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, testing and cleanroom manufacturing, working on technically interesting products where quality and workmanship really matter.

If you have a strong mechanical/precision engineering background and enjoy hands-on technical assembly, we'd like to hear from you