Senior Production Technician

Solid State PLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Solid State PLC is seeking a Senior Production Technician for their Leominster facility. This hands-on role involves technical assembly, testing, and fault diagnosis of RF and electrical products. Ideal candidates will possess strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Join us to work on innovative technology solutions, enjoy competitive benefits, and contribute to a thriving engineering environment focused on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in an electrical or mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on skills in assembly and soldering.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in fault diagnosis and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, inspect, and test RF and electrical products.
• Diagnose faults and support corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction and improvements.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.

Skills

Hands-on assembly skills

Soldering skills

Fault finding

Technical documentation interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Continuous improvement focus

Job description

Security Clearance: This role is subject to successful completion of BPSS clearance prior to commencement. Please review our Security Clearance Guidance for Applicants before applying.

About Us

At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems.

Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high-bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most.

From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Technician to join our manufacturing team at Steatite Antennas in Leominster. This is a hands-on technical role with increased responsibility, combining precision assembly, testing and fault diagnosis with ownership of quality standards and process improvement activities. You will work on bespoke RF and electrical products used within demanding and mission-critical environments, supporting the delivery of safe, reliable and right-first-time builds. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical capability with problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and engineering specifications
• Assemble, inspect and test RF and electrical products to defined quality standards
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes and support corrective actions
• Support production quality, process compliance and continuous improvement activities
• Lead initial investigations into production or test failures
• Support new product introduction and process improvements
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members
• Collaborate with production, engineering and quality teams
• Ensure production targets, quality standards and safety requirements are consistently achieved
• Maintain accurate production records and a safe, organised work environment

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within an electrical or mechanical manufacturing environment
• Strong hands-on assembly and soldering skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience fault finding and problem solving within a production environment
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical activities
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Process-driven approach with a focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on specialist RF and antenna technology supporting critical communications and demanding real-world applications
• Play a key technical role within a growing and innovative engineering business
• Broaden your experience across assembly, testing, fault diagnosis and continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams in a collaborative environment
• Opportunity to support process improvements, technical development and team capability
• Be part of a business focused on technical excellence, innovation and operational quality

Benefits

• 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
• All Employee Share Plan

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.