Production Technician - Scientific Instruments

TalentTech Recruitment Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Production Technician based in Crewe for a well-respected manufacturer of laboratory instrumentation. The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling bespoke scientific equipment, conducting tests, and troubleshooting. Ideal backgrounds include strong electrical or mechanical assembly experience and the ability to read technical drawings. The role offers a competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000 with additional overtime opportunities and comprehensive training.

Benefits

10% pension

Healthcare

25 days holiday + stats

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Strong electrical or mechanical assembly experience.
• Ability to read engineering or technical drawings and schematics.
• Excellent eye for detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble bespoke scientific and laboratory equipment.
• Conduct tests and troubleshoot assembled products.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, and electronic components.

Skills

Electrical assembly experience

Mechanical assembly experience

Reading engineering drawings

Soldering skills

Crimping skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

Production Technician - Scientific Instruments

Scientific & Laboratory Instrumentation - Cheshire

Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Haslington

26,000 - £30,000 Basic Salary + Overtime Opportunities + Training & Benefits including Healthcare & 10% pension

Have you got an electrical or mechanical production background?

Are you interested in the world of scientific and laboratory equipment? If you've answered yes to both, this could be a brilliant opportunity for you.

Your Role as a Production Technician

Based in Crewe and will be responsible for the building and assembly of their bespoke scientific and laboratory equipment.

Assembling electrical, mechanical, and electronic components to detailed specifications.

Working as part of an experienced team you will be supported and will become a valued member of the company.

Conducting tests and troubleshooting on assembled products.

Involvement with everything from making wiring harnesses to cabinet assembly.

Mon - Fri role working daytime hours.

Ideal background for the Production Technician Position

• You need to have strong electrical or mechanical assembly experience and a genuine practical interest.
• Ideally you will have experience reading engineering / technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong eye for detail, great practical, technical & problem-solving ability.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, and mechanical assembly.

Able to commute daily to the Crewe facility.

Right to work in the UK indefinitely as sponsorship won't be provided.

The Company recruiting for the Production Technician

This well-respected manufacturer of laboratory instrumentation works with a wide portfolio of international clients.

Their equipment is trusted by well‑known leading organisations within the food & drink sector as well more specialist industries including ecology, geotechnical, drug misuse & doping.

Having a truly international footprint they are looking to strengthen their in‑house technical assembly team.

A recent acquisition means there are substantial career opportunities further down the line.

The Package for the Production Technician

• 26,000 - £30,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Ongoing training.
• Competitive benefits package - including 10% pension & healthcare.
• 25 days holiday + stats.

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.

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