Production Technician

Matchtech; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Production Technician to contribute to advanced radar systems. The role involves assembling, testing, and maintaining radar units, working closely with production and engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with IPC standards. The ideal candidate will have experience with advanced electronic devices and exhibit strong attention to detail. Occasional site visits to customers and suppliers are required. This position is based in Hatfield Peverel, UK.

Qualifications

• Experience with fault finding and prototype assembly.
• Familiarity with IPC standards for inspection and testing.
• Ability to work on-site with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test radar units and maintain records.
• Improve production processes in a modern technical environment.
• Organise and prioritise workload within the production cell.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Experience working with advanced electrical and electronic devices

Engineering knowledge

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Production Technician to contribute to the build, testing and maintenance of advanced radar systems. The role includes practical electronics work, fault finding, prototype assembly and technical work with production and engineering colleagues, as well as occasional site visits with customers and suppliers.

You will take part in assembling and testing radar units, maintaining records, assisting with field trials and improving production processes in a modern technical environment.

Key seedu

• Provide technician Qty assistance to production and, when required, the engineering team
• Test and configure radar systems
• Repair and maintain electronic radar systems as part of production and RMA activities
• Assemble and test prototype radar systems and sub‑assemblies
• Maintain documentation and change control in line with company processes
• Design and/or build prototype test jigs and assemblies
• Inspect and test goods to IPC standards
• Work with Contract Electronic Manufacturers (CEMs) and attend regular meetings
• Take part in field trials and demonstrations (usually local, sometimes national, rarely international)
• Provide occasional on‑site assistance at customer and supplier locations
• Ensure lab facilities, tools and equipment are functional, calibrated and compliant with ESD procedures
• Keep work areas organised, safe and tidy

Key Accountabilities

• Organise and prioritise workload within the production cell
• Review allocated jobs and align timescales with the line manager
• Complete assigned tasks within set timeframes
• Share progress and outcomes with the line manager
• Follow quality standards and processes and contribute to ongoing improvement
• Maintain an orderly and well‑organised work environment

Measures of Success

Tasks are completed within set timeframes and progress is communicated clearly.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to technical work
• Experience working with advanced electrical and electronic devices
• Engineering knowledge with awareness of standard electrical laboratory practices男 long==0