Production Assembly Technician

Experis; Chilton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training organization is seeking a Production Assembly Technician to assist in the hands-on assembly of satellites for a space technology organization. This role offers a unique opportunity to join the space sector, with full training provided in a fast-paced environment. Candidates need strong attention to detail, ability to work in 24/7 rotating shifts, and a hands-on, practical mindset. Competitive salary and various benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and medical cover, are included.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and Dental cover

22 days holiday

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for BPSS security clearance.
• Comfortable working 24/7 rotating shift patterns.
• Strong attention to detail needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble satellite structures, subsystems, and components per instructions.
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and cleanroom discipline.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately

Hands-on, practical mindset

Team-oriented

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Job description

Role Title: Production Assembly Technician

Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire (candidates must be able to drive and have access to a car due to location and shift patterns)

Salary: £24,000 per annum (plus unsociable hours pay)

Working Hours: 24/7 rotating shifts

Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to undergo BPSS security clearance.

The Opportunity

This is your opportunity to break into the space sector. Experis Academy is training and developing Production Assembly Technicians to support a leading space technology organisation that designs, builds, launches and operates small satellite missions to deliver high-quality Earth observation and space-derived data used to address global challenges such as climate change, environmental monitoring and humanitarian response. You’ll be involved in the hands‑on assembly of these satellites in a real manufacturing environment, gaining practical experience while contributing to projects that support global initiatives. Full training is provided as part of Experis’ Academy programme.

Role Overview

As a Production Assembly Technician, you will support the mechanical and limited electrical assembly of satellite structures, subsystems and components within cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)‑controlled environments. Working on a continuous production line, you’ll follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to deliver high‑quality builds.

This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort with repetitive tasks, and the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced, 24/7 shift environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble satellite structures, subsystems and components to defined instructions and drawings
• Use hand tools, torque tools and fixtures for precision assembly
• Carry out basic mechanical and limited electrical assembly (e.g. harness routing, component integration)
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cleanroom discipline

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
• Hands‑on, practical mindset
• Comfortable working rotating shift patterns
• Team‑oriented with a strong sense of accountability

Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dental cover
• 22 days holiday
• Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
• Sick pay

Shift Pattern

Our shift system operates on three patterns: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Your shift pattern will be confirmed at least 14 days in advance, although we aim to provide schedules much earlier whenever possible.