Production Technician E

Oxford Instruments Raman; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company providing micro- and nano-structuring tools is seeking a Production Technician to enhance their innovative production team in Bristol. The ideal candidate will have strong engineering skills and the ability to handle intricate system configurations. Responsibilities include building complex systems while maintaining high-quality standards and supporting less experienced technicians. This role offers structured career development, a competitive salary, and various benefits for a work-life balance.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Flexible benefits package

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Time served Electrical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3 required.
• Detailed wiring skills to a precision level, including lead-free soldering.
• Ideally experience in mechanical, electrical, and electronic assembly.

Responsibilities

• Build systems and sub-assemblies according to quality levels.
• Ensure BOM and customer specification requirements are achieved.
• Identify and resolve build problems.

Skills

Electrical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3

Detailed wiring skills

Ability to read electrical drawings

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

HND, HNC, or BTech level 3

Tools

PC skills

Job description

Production Technician E

Date: 6 Oct 2025

Location: Bristol, GB

Job Function: Operations

Business Unit: Plasma Technology

The Opportunity

Join our innovative Production team and seize this incredible chance to contribute to the assembly of groundbreaking, high-tech products. You will enhance your skills while tackling some of our most intricate system configurations. To excel in this role, a strong engineering background and a high level of technical skills and knowledge are essential. Be a part of something exciting and impactful!

You will be contracted to work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours. Currently the shifts are Early (starting at 06:00hrs to 14:00hrs) and Afternoon (starting at 14:00hrs to 22:00hrs Mon-Thurs, 06:00hrs to 11:00hrs and 11:00 to 16:00 on Fridays). Enhanced shift rates will apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts for complex systems efficiently to the right quality levels and ISO standards, and to achieve build schedules
• Ensure that the requirements of the BOM and the customer specification are achieved
• Identify and resolve build problems
• Report technical issues and record using the FRACAS process
• Maintain your levels of technical competence by undertaking necessary training
• Act as a point of reference to ensure that the technicians within the build area are fully aware of the build sequence
• Train and guide less experienced technicians
• Set an example of the highest level of build cleanliness, house keeping and Health and Safety issues within the build areas, and support and promote 5S initiatives
• Contribute to the performance of the Production Team through continuous improvement initiatives
• Work on a rotating shift pattern in line with the rota notified to you by your Team Leader.

About You

• Essential unless otherwise stated: Time served Electrical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or HND, HNC, or BTech level 3
• Detailed wiring skills to a precision level, including: Lead-free soldering, Panel wiring to schematics, Ability to read electrical drawings, Ability to fault find and implement corrective action
• Ideally - combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skills
• Ideally - experience of working in the semiconductor industry
• PC skills
• Highly committed team player
• High standards of build quality; flexible, co-operative and willing; punctual and self-disciplined
• Good communication skills

Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, we provide tools for engineering micro- and nano-structures, with customers using our process solutions to research and produce materials and semiconductors vital for everything from medical devices and diagnostics to electric cars and quantum computers.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive starting salary, Oxford Instruments also offers structured career development opportunities, a good work-life balance, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, a defined contribution Group Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.