Production Technician Mechanical

Oxford Instruments; West of England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + half-day Friday

Share incentive plan

Flexible benefits

Collaborative environment and work‑lif

Job summary

Oxford Instruments is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to join our Production team. You will assemble complex systems, sub-assemblies and components to exacting ISO standards, following BOMs and customer specs.

The role requires precision fitting, machining basics, and diagnostic fault finding, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and drive continuous improvement. The role operates on a rotating shift pattern with early and afternoon slots.

Qualifications

• Essential unless otherwise stated: Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds Part 3.
• HND, HNC or BTech Level 3.
• Detail fitting to precision level; machining (milling/turning).
• Vacuum and pneumatics familiarity.
• Stainless steel pipe bending ¼”–½”.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Fault finding and corrective action.
• Ideally - Electrical qualifications.
• Ideally - combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly.
• Ideally - semiconductor industry experience.
• Highly committed team player.
• High standards of build quality; punctual and self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Build systems, sub-assemblies and parts for complex systems to quality levels and ISO standards; meet build schedules.
• Ensure BOM requirements and customer specs are achieved.
• Identify and resolve build problems.
• Record issues using FRACAS process and report technical issues.
• Maintain technical competence via required training.
• Guide technicians on build sequence and mentor juniors.
• Promote 5S and high build cleanliness in build areas.
• Contribute to production performance through continuous improvement.

Skills

Detail fitting

Machining

Vacuum & pneumatics

Pipe bending (stainless 1/4–1/2)

Read drawings

Fault finding & corrective action

Electrical qualifications (ideally)

Mechanical/electrical/electronic mix

Semiconductor experience (ideally)

Team player

Education

Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds Part 3

HND/HNC/BTech Level 3

Job description

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team and work on the assembly build of high-tech, cutting-edge products.You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. For this role you will need a strong engineering background and a high level of technical skills and knowledge.

You will be employed 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) and Afternoon (starting at 14:00hrs).

Key Responsibilities(including but not limited to):

• 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 Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or
• HND, HNC, or BTech level 3
• Detail fitting skills to precision level, including:-
• machining (typically milling and turning)
• Vacuum and pneumatics
• Pipe bending with stainless steel, ¼” to ½”
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Ability to fault find and implement corrective action
• Ideally - relevant Electrical Qualifications
• Ideally - combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skills
• Ideally - experience of working in the semiconductor industry
• Highly committed team player
• High standards of build quality; flexible, co-operative and willing; punctual and self-disciplined

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays
• Share incentive plan
• Flexible benefits tailored to your needs
• A collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance

Working Hours

This role operates on arotating shift pattern, consisting of:

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.

Note to recruitment agencies: Oxford Instruments operates a Preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not forward candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Oxford Instruments employees or other company locations. Oxford Instruments is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.