Precision Assembly Technician – Aero/Defence Components

Senior plc; Walhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life assurance

Free parking on-site

Career development opportunities

34 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Lymington Precision Engineers, part of the Senior Flexonics group, are seeking an Assembly Operative to join a skilled team manufacturing high-value components. The role focuses on detailed finishing, assembly to tight specifications, and maintaining production records in a high-precision environment.

39 hours per week with a core shift Mon-Thu mornings and Fri mornings. Requires a minimum of 3 years metalworking experience; knowledge of stainless steel/aluminum is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a skilled metal worker and finisher.
• Experienced in Assembly to fine limits and tolerances.
• Experience of working in a metal manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of handling large yet delicate engineering assemblies.
• Knowledge of stainless steel and aluminum.
• Able to interpret drawing requirements.
• Desirable aerospace/industrial background.
• Desirable health and safety knowledge.
• Desirable welding/brazing and assembly machining experience.

Responsibilities

• Detailed finishing
• Assembly in accordance with detailed engineering specifications
• Pressure Testing
• Hand polishing
• Fettling
• Blasting
• Part Marking / Cleaning of components
• Ensure production times met per Shop Order
• Maintain quality and attention to detail
• Raise quality concerns when needed
• Maintain all Shop Order logs and provide updates to Production Manager
• Work to tight tolerances per LPE standards
• Maintain area cleanliness
• Meet schedule with team
• Flexibility across section to aid production

Skills

Right to work in UK

3+ years experience

Fine tolerances

Metal manufacturing

Large assemblies

Special metals (stainless/aluminum)

Drawing interpretation

Aerospace/industrial background

Health & safety knowledge

Welding/Brazing

Assembly machining

Education

O level/GCSE

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

Lymington Precision Engineers, part of the Senior Flexonics group, are seeking an Assembly Operative to join a skilled team manufacturing high-value components. The role focuses on detailed finishing, assembly to tight specifications, and maintaining production records in a high-precision environment.

39 hours per week with a core shift Mon-Thu mornings and Fri mornings. Requires a minimum of 3 years metalworking experience; knowledge of stainless steel/aluminum is advantageous.