Production Technician – High-Tech Assembly & Quality

MDE Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 34,200 - 41,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share incentive plan

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible benefits package

25 days annual leave

Job summary

MDE Group in Bristol is seeking a Production Technician to join a busy production team. You will assemble complex, high-specification systems and sub-assemblies, working to precise quality standards in a regulated environment.

The role requires a time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent and strong wiring, soldering, and schematic-reading skills. Rotating shifts, 37 hours per week, and opportunities for career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent (City & Guilds Part 3, HND/HNC or BTech Level 3).
• Proven wiring skills including lead-free soldering and panel wiring to schematics.
• Ability to fault-find and implement corrective actions.
• 3+ years of relevant experience, combining mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly.
• Experience in semiconductor or plasma tech is a plus.
• High attention to detail and high build quality standards.
• Comfortable with rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and parts for complex systems to quality levels and ISO standards.
• Ensure BOM and customer specs are met.
• Identify and resolve build problems and report issues via FRACAS.
• Train and guide less experienced technicians.
• Maintain and develop technical competence through ongoing training.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness, housekeeping and health and safety.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within production.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Fault finding

Mechanical assembly

Electronic assembly

Attention to detail

Rotating shifts

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical apprenticeship / City & Guilds Part 3 / HND / HNC / BTech Level 3

Job description

MDE Group in Bristol is seeking a Production Technician to join a busy production team. You will assemble complex, high-specification systems and sub-assemblies, working to precise quality standards in a regulated environment.

The role requires a time-served electrical apprenticeship or equivalent and strong wiring, soldering, and schematic-reading skills. Rotating shifts, 37 hours per week, and opportunities for career progression are offered.