Precision Mechanical Assembly Technician (Rotating Shift)

Oxford Instruments EMEAI; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + half-day Friday

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Oxford Instruments EMEAI is seeking a Production Technician Mechanical to join our Bristol-based production team. The role focuses on assembling complex systems, building sub-assemblies, and ensuring adherence to BOM and customer specifications. A strong mechanical background and high attention to detail are essential.

You will work on rotating shifts (early and afternoon) and contribute to continuous improvement, training colleagues, and maintaining safety and 5S standards in the build area.

Qualifications

• Time served mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3.
• HND, HNC or BTech level 3 preferred.
• Detail fitting skills to precision level, including milling and turning.
• Reading mechanical drawings and fault-finding abilities essential.
• Experience with vacuum, pneumatics and stainless steel pipe bending.

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and parts to meet BOM and customer specs.
• Address build problems and use FRACAS for reporting issues.
• Maintain high build quality and 5S standards in the work area.
• Mentor less experienced technicians and support team training.
• Work on rotating shifts (early and afternoon) to meet production schedules.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fault finding

Precision fitting

Machining (milling & turning)

Vacuum & pneumatics

Pipe bending (stainless)

PC skills

Communication skills

Education

Time served mechanical apprenticeship

City and Guilds part 3

HND/HNC/BTech level 3

Job description

Oxford Instruments EMEAI is seeking a Production Technician Mechanical to join our Bristol-based production team. The role focuses on assembling complex systems, building sub-assemblies, and ensuring adherence to BOM and customer specifications. A strong mechanical background and high attention to detail are essential.

You will work on rotating shifts (early and afternoon) and contribute to continuous improvement, training colleagues, and maintaining safety and 5S standards in the build area.