Production Technician

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-precision manufacturing seeks a detail-focused Production Technician in Oxford. The role involves assembling and maintaining specialized test chambers, collaborating with engineering and production teams. Ideal candidates are curious, reliable, and thrive under technical challenges while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with oscilloscopes desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working under time pressure.
• Prior experience in workshop or production environments.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble test chambers, identify components using technical drawings.
• Set up and operate firing mechanisms safely.
• Collect and analyse test data, ensure QA compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly Skills

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Knowledge of health & safety procedures

Job description

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We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-focused Production Technician to join a close-knit and supportive team in Oxford. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of high-precision manufacturing, where safety, accuracy and continuous improvement are key.

You’ll be involved in the operation and maintenance of specialised chambers used for testing high-performance devices, working closely with engineering, quality and production teams. If you’re someone who enjoys technical challenges, working to defined procedures and being part of a mission-driven business, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assembling and disassembling test chambers, identifying components to technical drawings
• Setting up and operating firing mechanisms safely and accurately
• Loading, arming, and firing high-performance components
• Collecting and analysing test data and updating internal systems (SAP)
• Pressure testing chambers and using ovens, freezers, and conditioning chambers safely
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with technical notes, QA instructions, and engineering specifications

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes would be desirable but not essential
• Comfortable working under time pressure and managing priorities to hit deadlines
• Familiar with health & safety procedures in a workshop or production environment

You’ll be part of a company that invests in your development and believes in building long-term careers. We’re future-focused — and that means equipping our people with the tools, skills and knowledge they need to thrive. If you're someone who’s curious, reliable, and always looking to improve, this could be the right next step for you.