Production Assembly Technician

Manpower UK; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK is recruiting for a Production Assembly Technician in a precision engineering environment. The role involves assembling components, testing to spec, and maintaining quality standards.

You will follow detailed instructions and SOPs while supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in manufacturing/engineering assembly, strong manual dexterity, and good IT skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in manufacturing, engineering, assembly or technical production.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with small, delicate components.
• Strong manual dexterity and precision handling skills.
• Experience following technical instructions, drawings, or SOPs.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Engineering qualification, apprenticeship, ONC/OND, or similar technical qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble precision-engineered components in accordance with detailed work instructions.
• Carry out testing and inspection activities to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Conduct incoming quality checks on components and materials.
• Follow alignment and optimisation procedures during the build process.
• Complete production and test documentation accurately.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and fault finding within defined procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality, production, and safety standards.
• Work towards production targets while maintaining exceptional quality levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Reading drawings/SOPs

IT literacy

Problem solving

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Engineering apprenticeship/ONC/OND

Job description

Production Assembly Technician

£14.00 - £20.50 per hour
We are currently recruiting for a Production Assembly Technician to join an innovative and growing manufacturing business operating within a highly regulated, precision-engineering environment.
This role is ideal for candidates with experience in assembly, manufacturing, engineering, electronics, or quality inspection who are looking to develop their career within a technically advanced production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble precision-engineered components in accordance with detailed work instructions.
• Carry out testing and inspection activities to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Conduct incoming quality checks on components and materials.
• Follow alignment and optimisation procedures during the build process.
• Complete production and test documentation accurately.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and fault finding within defined procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to quality, production, and safety standards.
• Work towards production targets while maintaining exceptional quality levels.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a manufacturing, engineering, assembly, or technical production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with small, delicate components.
• Strong manual dexterity and precision handling skills.
• Experience following technical instructions, drawings, or SOPs.
• Good written, verbal, and IT skills.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Engineering qualification, apprenticeship, ONC/OND, or similar technical qualification advantageous.

Suitable Backgrounds

• Assembly Technician
• Manufacturing Technician
• Production Technician
• Electronics Assembler
• Mechanical Assembler
• Test Technician
• Quality Inspector
• Engineering Operative
• Precision Assembly Operative

What's On Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of £14.00 - £20.50 per hour