Premium Aircraft Seating Assembly Technician

Unum; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Flexible start and finish times

Pension options

Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes

Employee discounts

Job summary

Unum Aircraft Seating in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking Production Assembly Technicians to join our expanding manufacturing team. You will precisely assemble Business Class seat structures and components, using hand and power tools, jigs and fixtures, following engineering drawings and specifications.

This hands-on role emphasizes quality, safety and efficiency, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate across departments in a

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong commitment to quality and safety in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Business Class seat structures and components using hand tools, power tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Interpret technical drawings, work instructions and specifications accurately.
• Perform mechanical and/or electrical sub-assemblies as required.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure conformance to specifications and report defects promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area following 5S and health & safety practices.
• Record production data as required (e.g., build times, serial numbers, non-conformance reports).
• Collaborate with team and cross-department colleagues to ensure smooth production.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Read engineering drawings

Quality-focused

Lean manufacturing

Teamwork

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jigs and fixtures

Measuring tools

Job description

Unum Aircraft Seating in Crawley, West Sussex, is seeking Production Assembly Technicians to join our expanding manufacturing team. You will precisely assemble Business Class seat structures and components, using hand and power tools, jigs and fixtures, following engineering drawings and specifications.

This hands-on role emphasizes quality, safety and efficiency, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement, maintain 5S standards, and collaborate across departments in a