Precision Assembly Technician (Electronics/Optics/Mechanics)

Pertemps; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Company pension contributions

Private health and critical illness

Long service holiday bonus

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking a Production Operative in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex. You will build precision test and measurement instruments from start to finish across electronic, optical, and mechanical assembly, performing in-process checks and maintaining build records.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract (37.5 hours) with a salary of £28,000–£34,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Working hours are Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 7:30–13:00.

Qualifications

• Interest or background in electronic, optical, or mechanical assembly.
• Excellent manual dexterity with a steady hand for fine, small-component work.
• Proficiency or comfort using hand tools, soldering irons, and basic test equipment.
• A methodical, well-organised approach with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build precision test and measurement instruments from start to finish.
• Work across electronic, optical, and mechanical assembly, carrying out in-process checks.
• Follow technical drawings and maintain accurate build records.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Hand tools

Soldering

Reading drawings

Tools

Soldering irons

Test equipment

Job description

Pertemps is seeking a Production Operative in St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex. You will build precision test and measurement instruments from start to finish across electronic, optical, and mechanical assembly, performing in-process checks and maintaining build records.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract (37.5 hours) with a salary of £28,000–£34,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Working hours are Monday–Thursday 8:00–16:30, Friday 7:30–13:00.