Precision Mechanical Production Tech (Rotating Shifts)

Oxford Instruments; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + half-day Friday

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Collaborative environment and work‑lif

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to join our Production team. You will assemble complex systems, sub-assemblies and components to exacting ISO standards, following BOMs and customer specs.

The role requires precision fitting, machining basics, and diagnostic fault finding, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and drive continuous improvement. The role operates on a rotating shift pattern with early and afternoon slots.

Qualifications

• Essential unless otherwise stated: Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds Part 3.
• HND, HNC or BTech Level 3.
• Detail fitting to precision level; machining (milling/turning).
• Vacuum and pneumatics familiarity.
• Stainless steel pipe bending ¼”–½”.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Fault finding and corrective action.
• Ideally - Electrical qualifications.
• Ideally - combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly.
• Ideally - semiconductor industry experience.
• Highly committed team player.
• High standards of build quality; punctual and self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and parts for complex systems to quality levels and ISO standards; meet build schedules.
• Ensure BOM requirements and customer specs are achieved.
• Identify and resolve build problems.
• Record issues using FRACAS process and report technical issues.
• Maintain technical competence via required training.
• Guide technicians on build sequence and mentor juniors.
• Promote 5S and high build cleanliness in build areas.
• Contribute to production performance through continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail fitting

Machining

Vacuum & pneumatics

Pipe bending (stainless 1/4–1/2)

Read drawings

Fault finding & corrective action

Electrical qualifications (ideally)

Mechanical/electrical/electronic mix

Semiconductor experience (ideally)

Team player

Education

Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds Part 3

HND/HNC/BTech Level 3

Job description

Oxford Instruments is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to join our Production team. You will assemble complex systems, sub-assemblies and components to exacting ISO standards, following BOMs and customer specs.

The role requires precision fitting, machining basics, and diagnostic fault finding, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and drive continuous improvement. The role operates on a rotating shift pattern with early and afternoon slots.