Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician – Day Shift

Latitude Recruitment; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Latitude Recruitment is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician for a leading engineering company in Southampton. The role involves assembling, repairing and testing mechanical products to high specifications, preparing test specimens, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, operate test equipment, record results, and identify improvements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or testing, proficiency

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical assembly, testing or similar industrial engineering environment.
• Confident using hand tools and assembling mechanical components.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and assemble mechanical components and test assemblies.
• Carry out mechanical testing, recording, processing and reporting test results.
• Follow engineering drawings, assembly instructions and testing procedures.
• Maintain assembly equipment, tools and test equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality and efficiency.
• Package finished products for dispatch.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Hand tools use

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Teamwork and communication

Safety awareness

IT skills (MS Office)

Tools

3D CAD systems

Data acquisition equipment

MS Excel

Job description

Latitude Recruitment is seeking an Assembly & Test Technician for a leading engineering company in Southampton. The role involves assembling, repairing and testing mechanical products to high specifications, preparing test specimens, and ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

You will read engineering drawings, follow procedures, operate test equipment, record results, and identify improvements. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or testing, proficiency