Precision Assembly Technician – Growth & Impact

Platform Recruitment; Witney; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Witney, Oxfordshire, is hiring an Assembly Technician to join a growing production team. You will assemble precision mechanical products and sub‑assemblies while upholding quality, safety, and productivity standards to ensure on‑time delivery.

You should have experience in mechanical manufacturing or assembly, plus NVQ or equivalent and GCSEs in Maths and English. A proactive approach to continuous improvement will be valued in this collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ or equivalent in engineering is required.
• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Experience in mechanical manufacturing or assembly.
• Familiar with fasteners, adhesives, or bonding techniques.
• Ability to assemble to exact specifications and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and sub‑assemblies into finished products.
• Operate production equipment and material handling equipment safely.
• Perform basic product testing, inspections, and quality checks.
• Identify and report equipment faults or production issues.
• Maintain clean, organised, and safe working areas.
• Ensure components are assembled to the required specifications and tolerances.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Quality control

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Basic testing

Education

NVQ or equivalent

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Platform Recruitment in Witney, Oxfordshire, is hiring an Assembly Technician to join a growing production team. You will assemble precision mechanical products and sub‑assemblies while upholding quality, safety, and productivity standards to ensure on‑time delivery.

You should have experience in mechanical manufacturing or assembly, plus NVQ or equivalent and GCSEs in Maths and English. A proactive approach to continuous improvement will be valued in this collaborative environment.