Precision Mechanical Assembly Technician – Rotating Shifts

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Career development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Oxford Instruments EMEAI is seeking a Production Technician Mechanical in Bristol to build complex systems and assemblies to exacting standards. You will work on rotating shifts, develop new capabilities, and support high-precision configurations.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, experience with machining, vacuum/pneumatics, and reading drawings, with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds Part 3.
• HND, HNC, or BTech Level 3.
• Detail fitting to precision level.
• Machining (milling and turning).
• Vacuum and pneumatics.
• Stainless steel pipe bending ¼”– ½”
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Fault finding and corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and parts to quality and ISO standards.
• Ensure BOM and customer specs are met.
• Identify and resolve build problems.
• Report issues using FRACAS.
• Maintain technical competence through training.
• Lead technicians in build sequencing.

Skills

Machining

Read drawings

Fault finding

Vacuum & pneumatics

Pipe bending

Electrical qualifications

Semiconductor experience

PC skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Mechanics apprenticeship

City & Guilds Part 3

HND/HNC/BTech Level 3

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Oxford Instruments EMEAI is seeking a Production Technician Mechanical in Bristol to build complex systems and assemblies to exacting standards. You will work on rotating shifts, develop new capabilities, and support high-precision configurations.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, experience with machining, vacuum/pneumatics, and reading drawings, with a focus on quality, safety, and continuous improvement.