Precision Assembly Technician - DV Clearance Eligible

Redtech Recruitment Ltd.; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

RedTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assembly Technician for a hands-on role assembling precision mechanical, optical and electronic components, supporting prototypes and production. Eligibility for DV Security Clearance is required, with long UK residency history.

Five days onsite in North Uttlesford/Greater Cambridge Area; driving licence preferred. Salary ranges from £26,500 to £30,000, rising to £34,000 for highly experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling mechanical, optical or electronic components.
• Strong practical skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings and workflows.
• Experience with soldering, wiring or cable harness assembly is beneficial.
• Willing and eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance.
• Full UK driving licence or commitment to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical, optical and electronic products and components.
• Follow engineering drawings and documented assembly processes.
• Support prototype builds where instructions may still be developing.
• Carry out soldering, wiring, cable harnessing and mechanical integration.
• Inspect completed work and report defects or non-conformances.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, organisation and cleanliness.
• Support labelling, packing and dispatch when required.

Skills

Experience assembling components

Practical skills & manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Follow engineering drawings

Hand tools & power tools

Soldering & wiring

DV clearance eligible

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Precision instruments

Job description

RedTech Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assembly Technician for a hands-on role assembling precision mechanical, optical and electronic components, supporting prototypes and production. Eligibility for DV Security Clearance is required, with long UK residency history.

Five days onsite in North Uttlesford/Greater Cambridge Area; driving licence preferred. Salary ranges from £26,500 to £30,000, rising to £34,000 for highly experienced technicians.