x6 Senior Manufacturing Technicians

JR United Kingdom; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector seeks Level 4 and Level 3 Assembly Technicians to join their Basildon facility. The roles involve adhering to standard procedures in assembly and quality assurance, with specific competencies in mechanical assembly, engineering drawing interpretation, and basic computer skills. Candidates must possess UK nationality and be willing to undergo security vetting to a certain level.

Qualifications

• Experience of manufacturing of cables, wires, harnesses and soldering.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and follow technical manufacturing instructions.
• Basic level of competence when using computers.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to standard operating procedures and assembly instructions.
• Contributing towards maintaining metrics used to monitor production cell's performance.
• Manage own time and workload efficiently.

Skills

Manufacturing of cables

Mechanical assembly

Interpreting engineering drawings

Workmanship practices

Basic computer competence

Tools

Handheld tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

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Client:

Defence

Location:

basildon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

09.07.2025

Expiry Date:

23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role Profile - Level 4 Assembly Technician

Responsibilities

• Adherence to standard operating procedures and assembly instructions
• Adherence to quality standards of the production facility
• Contributing towards maintaining metrics used to monitor the production cell's performance
• Being capable of managing your own time and workload efficiently
• Must be prepared to work as part of a team and be able to work unsupervised at times

What we are looking for:

• Experience of manufacturing of cables, wires, harnesses and soldering
• Experience of mechanical assembly (ability to identify a variety of tools, know their uses and how to use them)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagram and follow technical manufacturing instructions
• Understands and applies established acceptable workmanship practices to all facets of electronic assembly
• Basic level of competence when using computers

Desired experience / competencies (not essential):

• Experience in manufacturing environments
• Experience in optical assembly or optics assembly (desirable, not essential)
• Experience of IPC-A-610 and/or IPC J-STD-001
• Experience of PCB rework and repair or IPC7711/21
• Experience/knowledge of concessions, production permits, quality notifications and generating defect records
• Competent using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience/knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system
• Basic understanding of ISO9001

Requirements for role:

• Must be a UK national, willing to undertake security vetting to SC level
• On site presence 5 days a week (37 hours a week minimum)

Role Profile - Level 3 Assembly Technician

Responsibilities

• Adherence to standard operating procedures and assembly instructions
• Adherence to quality standards of the production facility
• Contributing towards maintaining metrics used to monitor the production cell's performance
• Being capable of managing your own time and workload efficiently
• Must be prepared to work as part of a team and be able to work unsupervised at times

What we are looking for:

• Ability to manipulate small complex parts repeatedly and with precision
• Ability to follow instructions effectively
• Familiar with using handheld tools
• Takes a proactive approach to new working practices and techniques
• Attention to detail and quality mind-set
• Basic level of competence when using computers.

Desired experience / competencies (not essential):

• Experience in manufacturing environments and/or working with hands

Requirements for role:

• Candidates must hold live SC clearance upon submission.
• On site presence 5 days a week (37 hours a week minimum)