Precision Instrument Technician Trainee — Full Training

Select; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Temporary to permanent role

Job summary

Select is offering an Instrument Technician (Trainee) role in Northampton with full training provided. The position pays £27,500 per annum and is temporary to permanent, on-site at our Northampton facility.

No prior experience is required; precision and patience are key as you learn to service high-value instruments. You will train from the ground up on optics, tubing, circuitry, camera lenses and machined parts, working to ISO standards and under close supervision.

Qualifications

• 1 year of general work experience or more preferred.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
• Strong attention to detail and steady hands; able to notice small defects.
• Comfort with repetitive, precise, methodical work.
• Ability to read and follow technical diagrams and instructions.
• Willingness to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods.
• Disciplined and able to follow procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Training on all instrument types and repair procedures.
• Examine, test, and troubleshoot equipment to identify faults.
• Perform hands-on repair work using microscopes and precision tools.
• Repair casings, tubing, circuitry, lenses, and machined parts.
• Work to strict quality, safety, and ISO standards.
• Contribute ideas as part of a team focused on continuous improvement.

Skills

Watch repair

Jewellery making

Nail technicians

Mobile phone repair

Mechanics

Dental lab technicians

Assembly work

Tools

Microscopes

Soldering irons

Grinders

Sanders

Polishers

Job description

Select is offering an Instrument Technician (Trainee) role in Northampton with full training provided. The position pays £27,500 per annum and is temporary to permanent, on-site at our Northampton facility.

No prior experience is required; precision and patience are key as you learn to service high-value instruments. You will train from the ground up on optics, tubing, circuitry, camera lenses and machined parts, working to ISO standards and under close supervision.