Production Technician

Rubicon Recruitment; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency in Ferndown is looking for a skilled Production Technician to build and test high-spec instruments. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience in production assembly, technical drawing interpretation, and quality documentation. This role offers a clean, structured environment and the opportunity to mentor junior technicians. Competitive salary of £30,000 DOE with a strong focus on innovation and technical excellence.

Benefits

Clean and structured working environment

Opportunities to support engineering and service teams

Involvement in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing

Chance to train and mentor junior technicians

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in production assembly, ideally within precision instrumentation.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions.
• Skilled in using hand tools and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and testing units using detailed work instructions and drawings.
• Operating automated machines and testing equipment/software.
• Preparing units for final inspection and performing cycle counts.
• Supporting repairs and development with engineering and service teams.
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace.

Skills

Production assembly

Technical drawing interpretation

Use of hand tools

Quality documentation

Tools

Automated machines

Testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Production Technician | Wimborne | £30,000 DOE

Are you a hands-on technician with a passion for precision? Want to work in a clean, organised environment where your skills make a real impact? This Production Technician II role offers the chance to build and test high-spec instruments used across a range of industries. Join a company where quality matters, and your experience is valued. As a Production Technician, you'll be part of a team that supports innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence.

Benefits

• A clean and structured working environment
• Opportunities to support engineering and service teams
• Involvement in continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• The chance to train and mentor junior technicians

Responsibilities

• Assembling and testing units using detailed work instructions and drawings
• Operating automated machines and testing equipment/software
• Preparing units for final inspection and performing cycle counts
• Supporting repairs and development with engineering and service teams
• Maintaining a clean and organised workspace

Requirements

• 3-5 years in production assembly, ideally within precision instrumentation
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and instructions
• Skilled in using hand tools and testing equipment
• Experience with tight-tolerance assemblies and quality documentation

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Sophie at Rubicon for more information