Skilled Assembly Technician

Systems Engineering & Assessment (SEA); England; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Skilled Technician to support production operations in Barnstaple. The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly work and providing training for apprentices. Candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills and experience with engineering drawings. Competitive salary up to £31k based on experience and generous benefits including private health insurance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Work life balance

Hybrid/flexible working arrangements

25 days' annual leave

Private medical health insurance

Group Pension Plan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly roles.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical and electrical assembly work.
• Train company apprentices in assembly techniques.
• Visit customer sites for support and representation.

Skills

Understanding engineering drawings

Knowledge of assembly techniques

Proficient with hand and power tools

Understanding of quality control procedures

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of measurement instruments

Job description

About The Role

Engineered to Protect, that's our promise, we protect what matters – our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world. As a Skilled Technician, you will carry out this role in the Production Department, providing assembly and machining support to Production and Engineering operations.

Skilled Assembly Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite 5 days a week.

The salary for this role is up to £31k, depending on experience.

What you'll be doing

• Skilled assistance in Mechanical and Electrical assembly work
• Training support for company apprentices to gain experience in a production and assembly environment, developing the individuals skills, promoting shop H&S and instilling good housekeeping culture
• Visit customers' sites to support In Service Support Engineering operations. During these visits the candidate will be required to represent the Company in a professional manner

About our company

At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets.

What we offer

At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so we're always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Have a look at the benefits we offer:

• Work life balance
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• 25 days' annual leave, plus buy and sell
• Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual
• Half day Fridays
• Reservists in the Armed Forces receive special paid leave

Family & wellbeing

• Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program
• All Staff Bonus
• Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing Centre
• Sports & Social activities
• Employee Discounts portal – online and in-store discounts, travel savings
• Canada Life GP and financial advice
• Life assurance policy
• Publication and recruitment bonus rewards
• Development opportunities, including LinkedIn learning

Facilities & resources

• Electric vehicle charging points at all sites
• Private seated lunch areas
• Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages
• Onsite showers and toiletries provision
• Free onsite parking

The skills you need

• Ability to understand engineering drawings
• Knowledge of assembly techniques and processes
• Proficient with hand and power tools
• Understanding of quality control procedures
• Strong Interpersonal skills, including communication, teamwork, and problem-solving are essential
• Knowledge of Measurement Instruments

Join us and be part of something smaller – with 500 people in the UK and Canada – doing something bigger: protecting what matters.

If you'd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on (phone number removed). Or reach out to us on (url removed)