Production Technician

ENVEA Global; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

ENVEA UK Ltd, based at Swavesey in Cambridgeshire, is seeking Production Technicians for a 3-6 month temporary contract with potential for permanent employment. You will join a busy manufacturing team, assembling ENVEA products to exacting standards and supporting the production of world-class environmental monitoring equipment.

The role requires practical skills in mechanical assembly, wiring, soldering and reading engineering drawings; a good GCSE in Maths and English, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience of wiring, soldering, drilling, tapping and crimping.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Assemble ENVEA UK products to high quality standards.
• Carry out mechanical assembly using drawings and work instructions.
• Complete wiring, soldering, drilling, tapping and crimping.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Test, Stores and Production Engineering teams to meet production targets.
• Provide flexible support across the production department as required.
• Identify and report quality issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical feedback to improve product quality, manufacturing processes and cost efficiency.
• Support the investigation and return of faulty supplier components.
• Keep the Manufacturing Manager informed of progress and any production issues.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Wiring and soldering

Reading drawings

MS Office

GCSE Maths & English

Electronics assembly

Production/test experience

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Job description

ENVEA is one of the world's leading companies in the field of environmental and industrial instrumentation, analysis and measurement. Since it was founded in 1978, ENVEA has designed, manufactured and marketed equipment for the continuous measurement of ambient air, emissions and industrial processes, as well as data processing software. A true flagship of French Industry and a pioneer in technology, throughout it history ENVEA has placed environmental protection and sustainable innovation at the heart of the development of its measuring instruments, its startegy and its founding values

Production Technician Temporary 3–6 Month Contract (Potential for Permanent Employment)

Join Envea UK Ltd

ENVEA designs and manufactures innovative environmental and industrial pollution monitoring equipment used around the world. From our Cambridge headquarters, we're proud to develop high-quality products that help organisations monitor and protect the environment.

About The Role

As part of ENVEA UK's continued growth, we are recruiting for multiple Production Technician positions to strengthen our manufacturing team on a temporary 3-6 month contract. This role offers the opportunity to become a permanent position, subject to performance and business requirements.

As a Production Technician, you will assemble ENVEA UK products to the highest quality standards, supporting the manufacture of world-class environmental monitoring equipment. Working closely with the wider Operations and Engineering teams, you will help ensure products are built efficiently, safely and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble ENVEA UK products in line with standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Carry out mechanical assembly using technical drawings and work instructions.
• Complete wiring, soldering, drilling, tapping, crimping and other assembly tasks.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Test, Stores and Production Engineering teams to meet production targets.
• Provide flexible support across the production department as required.
• Identify and report quality issues, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical feedback to improve product quality, manufacturing processes and cost efficiency.
• Support the investigation and return of faulty supplier components.
• Keep the Manufacturing Manager informed of progress and any production issues.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience in mechanical assembly within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience of wiring, soldering, drilling, tapping and crimping.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Electronics assembly experience.
• Previous experience in a production or test environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who

• Is reliable, organised and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
• Has excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
• Has strong communication and time management skills.
• Is proactive, flexible and eager to learn.
• Enjoys solving problems and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Remains positive and effective in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Shares ENVEA UK's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction and teamwork.

Location

This role is based at ENVEA UK's Head Office in Swavesey, Cambridgeshire.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the full legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Please note that ENVEA UK is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.