Production Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holiday

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Job summary

Steatite Limited in Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, is seeking a Production Technician to join our Manufacturing team. You will assemble, configure and test electrical and computer-based products, working in a specialist engineering environment with a strong emphasis on quality, safety and continuous improvement.

This hands-on role requires high accuracy and technical aptitude; you will collaborate with a production team, maintain records, support continuous improvement, and contribute to safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and computer-based assembly and testing.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Able to follow procedures and document records accurately.
• IPC-610/IPC-620 awareness is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, configure and test electrical and computer-based products.
• Mechanical assembly per drawings and specs.
• Maintain production, test and quality records.
• Identify, investigate and report technical issues.
• Ensure products meet customer, quality and engineering standards.
• Follow manufacturing procedures and engineering documentation.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work across different production areas as needed.

Skills

Computer hardware knowledge

Windows OS proficiency

Manual dexterity

Hands-on assembly experience

Teamwork and communication

Physical suitability for production

Cable assembly and wiring harnesses

Soldering (J-STD)

IPC-610/IPC-620 awareness

Mechanical assembly techniques

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.