Production Technician

Steatite Limited; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

EV Salary Sacrifice

26 days annual leave

Pension plan

Life assurance

Profit share

Job summary

Steatite Limited is seeking a Production Technician in Tewkesbury to join the Ashchurch site manufacturing team. You will assemble, configure and test electrical and computer-based products used in defence, transport, industrial and security applications.

This hands-on role requires accuracy, technical aptitude and attention to detail, ensuring products are manufactured and tested to high quality standards. You will contribute to continuous improvement with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of computer hardware components.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to undertake practical, hands-on assembly work.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• Physically capable of carrying out production activities where required.
• Experience of cable assembly, wiring harnesses and looms.
• Soldering experience to J-STD standards.
• Awareness of or certification in IPC-610 and IPC-620.
• Good understanding of mechanical assembly techniques and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure and test electrical and computer-based products.
• Carry out mechanical assembly in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate production, test and quality records.
• Identify, investigate and report technical issues where required.
• Ensure products meet customer, quality and engineering standards.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and engineering documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
• Work flexibly across different production areas to support business requirements.

Skills

Understanding of computer hardware

Windows operating systems

Manual dexterity

Hands-on assembly

Teamwork and communication

Physical production tasks

Cable assembly and wiring

Soldering to IPC-610/IPC-620

Mechanical assembly techniques

Tools

Soldering equipment

Measuring instruments

Job description

Steatite is seeking a skilled and motivated Production Technician to join our Manufacturing team in our Ashchurch site in Tewkesbury.

Working within a specialist engineering environment, you will assemble, configure and test electrical & computer-based products used in demanding defence, transport, industrial and security applications.

This is a hands-on role requiring a high level of accuracy, technical aptitude and attention to detail, ensuring products are manufactured and tested to the highest quality standards. You will work as part of a collaborative production team, supporting the delivery of innovative products whilst maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure and test electrical and computer-based products.
• Carry out mechanical assembly in accordance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate production, test and quality records.
• Identify, investigate and report technical issues where required.
• Ensure products meet customer, quality and engineering standards.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and engineering documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
• Work flexibly across different production areas to support business requirements.

Skills & Experience

• Understanding of computer hardware components.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and applications.
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Ability to undertake practical, hands-on assembly work.
• Strong communication and team working skills.
• Physically capable of carrying out production activities where required.
• Experience of cable assembly, wiring harnesses and looms.
• Soldering experience to J-STD standards.
• Awareness of or certification in IPC-610 and IPC-620.
• Good understanding of mechanical assembly techniques and engineering standards.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business that designs and manufactures specialist technology used in some of the world's most demanding environments.

As a Production Technician, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on innovative, high-quality products used across defence, transport, industrial and security sectors.
• Develop your technical skills across electrical, mechanical and computer-based assembly and testing.
• Gain exposure to specialist manufacturing techniques and engineering best practice.
• Work within a supportive and collaborative team that values quality, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Contribute ideas that help improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Build a long-term career within a business that invests in its people and encourages ongoing professional development.

Benefits For You

• Competitive Salary/EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme/26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service/Pensions Plan/Company Sick Pay Scheme/Life Assurance Scheme/Profit Share Scheme

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.