Production Assembler

Meridian Business Support; Witney; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Business Support Ltd is seeking a Production Assembler in Witney, Oxfordshire. The role involves assembling mechanical and electrical components, testing products, and performing soldering work. Full training will be provided for candidates who show the right attitude and willingness to learn.

You'll join a friendly production team, providing precision assembly and quality checks to meet high standards. The contract is initially 12 months with potential to become permanent.

Qualifications

• Practical and confident working with small components and precision equipment.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Reliable, organised and able to follow instructions carefully.
• Comfortable working independently as well as in a team.
• Enthusiastic about learning new processes and developing technical skills.
• Able to maintain consistent standards in a structured environment.

Responsibilities

• Assembling mechanical and electrical components.
• Carrying out basic testing and functional checks on completed products.
• Undertaking soldering work, including through-hole and surface-mount components.
• Inspecting components and finished assemblies to ensure quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production requirements and deadlines.

Skills

Practical

Attention to detail

Reliable

Team player

Tools

Soldering equipment

Job description

Production Assembler

Location: Witney, Oxfordshire

Salary: £26,500 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become permanent

The Opportunity

Are you practical, methodical? Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a modern manufacturing environment? We are currently recruiting Production Assemblers on behalf of an established and expanding engineering business. Joining a friendly and supportive production team, you will be involved in the assembly, testing and quality checking of specialist technical products. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with precision components and takes pride in producing work to a high standard. Previous experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment would be advantageous, although it is not essential. Full training will be provided for candidates who demonstrate the right attitude, aptitude and willingness to learn.

The Role

• Assembling mechanical and electrical components.
• Carrying out basic testing and functional checks on completed products.
• Undertaking soldering work, including through-hole and surface-mount components.
• Inspecting components and finished assemblies to ensure they meet required quality standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production requirements and deadlines.

About You

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Practical and confident working with small components and precision equipment.
• Highly attentive to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Reliable, organised and able to follow instructions carefully.
• Comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about learning new processes and developing technical skills.
• Able to maintain consistent standards in a structured working environment.

Experience & Skills

The following would be beneficial but are not essential:

• Previous experience in production, assembly or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with mechanical or electrical assembly.
• Experience using soldering equipment.
• An interest in electronics, engineering or technical manufacturing.

Whether you have previous assembly experience or are looking to take your first step into a technical manufacturing career, we would love to hear from you.

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.