Precision Assembly Technician – Scientific Instruments

Oxford Instruments; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Group Pension Plan

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a hands-on Technician to join our precision manufacturing team in High Wycombe. You will build complex scientific instruments to exact specifications, ensuring quality, delivery and performance standards are met, while collaborating with production and engineering colleagues.

The role suits someone with prior manufacturing/assembly or technician experience, who enjoys problem solving, precision components, and taking pride in delivering finished products to

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, assembly, engineering or technician role.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.
• Experience working within health and safety guidelines.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and 5S practices is advantageous.
• A recognised engineering qualification, apprenticeship or NVQ is beneficial.
• Positive, proactive attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble products in line with quality standards and manufacturing procedures.
• Manage your workload against production plans and agreed delivery schedules.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality processes.
• Interpret and work from mechanical drawings and technical documentation.
• Support continuous improvement activities, including 5S and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate inventory and work-in-progress records.
• Monitor build quality and resolve issues where appropriate.
• Work safely and ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across the manufacturing team.
• Support and mentor junior technicians where required.

Skills

Manufacturing/assembly/engineering/技

Interpret mechanical drawings

Attention to detail

Health & Safety guidelines

Lean manufacturing & 5S

Engineering qualification/NVQ

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualification / apprenticeship / NVQ

Job description

Oxford Instruments is seeking a hands-on Technician to join our precision manufacturing team in High Wycombe. You will build complex scientific instruments to exact specifications, ensuring quality, delivery and performance standards are met, while collaborating with production and engineering colleagues.

The role suits someone with prior manufacturing/assembly or technician experience, who enjoys problem solving, precision components, and taking pride in delivering finished products to