Sub-Assembly Technician: Hands-On Manufacturing

Pertemps Reading; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Reading is seeking a Sub-Assembly Operative in Wallingford to join a specialist manufacturing business. This full-time permanent role involves hands-on assembly, testing and inspection of components in a busy production environment.

You will follow drawings and work instructions, use basic hand tools and workshop equipment, and contribute to safe, efficient production while maintaining high quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Good general education.
• Practical understanding of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and follow work instructions is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Reliable, organised and self-motivated, with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-components in line with production schedules, drawings and work instructions.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality and accuracy.
• Use basic hand tools and workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with testing, inspection and other manufacturing activities as required.
• Keep workstations, tools and equipment clean, tidy and organised.
• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Work collaboratively with the wider production team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Quality consciousness

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Education

Good general education

Job description

Pertemps Reading is seeking a Sub-Assembly Operative in Wallingford to join a specialist manufacturing business. This full-time permanent role involves hands-on assembly, testing and inspection of components in a busy production environment.

You will follow drawings and work instructions, use basic hand tools and workshop equipment, and contribute to safe, efficient production while maintaining high quality and teamwork.