Production Technician

Platform Recruitment; Paulerspury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary profit-sharing bonus

Generous contributory pension

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Platform Recruitment's client, a specialist manufacturer of precision measurement instrumentation, seeks a Production Technician to join its on-site team in Paulerspury. This hands-on role focuses on assembling mechanical and electronic components while developing skills in electronics, PCB repair, schematics, and mechanical design.

The ideal candidate will have production experience, soldering willingness, strong attention to detail, and good Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on production experience in assembly or manufacturing.
• Willingness to learn soldering or electronics as required.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electronic components to a high standard.
• Carry out soldering and precision production work.
• Maintain accurate production records and test documentation.
• Prepare products for packing and dispatch.
• Use hand tools and production equipment safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support continuous improvement across production activities.

Skills

Soldering

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: Paulerspury, Northamptonshire (Onsite) | Salary: £27,000-£30,000 | Type: Full-time, Permanent

My client, a specialist manufacturer of precision measurement instrumentation, is looking for a Production Technician to join its growing production team. This is a hands-on role offering the opportunity to work on high-precision electronic products while developing new technical skills within a collaborative engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical and electronic components to a high standard
• Carry out soldering and precision production work
• Maintain accurate production records and test documentation
• Prepare products for packing and dispatch
• Use hand tools and production equipment safely and effectively
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the manufacturing process
• Support continuous improvement across production activities

Requirements

• Previous production, assembly, or manufacturing experience
• Soldering experience or a willingness to learn
• Excellent attention to detail and quality-focused approach
• Good computer skills, including basic Microsoft Excel
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Comfortable carrying out repetitive, precision-based work
• Interest in electronics or engineering desirable

What\'s on Offer

• £27k-£30k salary
• Onsite role in Paulerspury, Northamptonshire
• Discretionary profit-sharing bonus
• Generous contributory pension
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working hours and free on-site parking
• Opportunity to develop skills in electronics, PCB repair, schematics, and mechanical design