Production Technician

CMD Recruitment; Melksham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing company in Melksham is seeking an experienced Production Technician to join their team. The role involves assembling and manufacturing electronic products, requiring experience in electronics and proficiency with hand tools. The salary offered is between £24,000 and £27,000 per annum, alongside benefits including 28 days holiday and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experienced in electronics manufacturing or production assembly.
• Confident with hand tools, soldering, and crimping.
• Able to follow technical instructions and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and manufacture electronic products to specification.
• Collaborate with the test team on inspections and in-process testing.
• Report any build issues to the Production Supervisor.

Skills

Electronics manufacturing

Soldering

Reading technical drawings

Education

Qualification in Electronics or Engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Heat-shrink materials

Job description

Overview

Production Technician — Location: Melksham, Wiltshire — Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum — Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced Production Technician with a background in electronics or assembly? We are partnering with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Melksham, looking to expand their production team with skilled technicians. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with a strong order book heading into 2025, a great team environment, and a reputation for high-quality, specialist electronic products.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and manufacturing electronic products to specification
• Working with soldering irons, handheld crimp tools, and heat-shrink materials
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and wiring diagrams
• Following build procedures and adhering to health & safety standards
• Collaborating with the test team on inspections and in-process testing
• Highlighting and reporting any build issues to the Production Supervisor

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in electronics manufacturing or production assembly
• Confident with hand tools, soldering, and crimping
• Able to follow technical instructions and engineering drawings
• A qualification in Electronics or Engineering is advantageous but not essential
• Strong attention to detail and a positive, team-focused attitude

What’s On Offer

• Salary between £24,000 - £27,000 (depending on experience)
• 28 days holiday
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Day shift hours (Monday-Friday, with flexible start/finish options)
• Clean, modern production environment
• Immediate interviews available