Assembly technician
Location: Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire Job type: 6-month FTC Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
The role
We are recruiting an Assembly Technician on behalf of a business based in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. This is a hands-on, precision-focused role within a regulated manufacturing environment, contributing to the assembly and testing. You will work from controlled work instructions and SOPs, carrying out fine electromechanical assembly, testing, and commissioning to the highest standards of quality and accuracy.
Main responsibilities
- Assemble, test, and commission integrated electromechanical assemblies using pre-defined instructions
- Carry out precision assembly of small electromechanical components including fasteners, connectors, and fine sub-assemblies to defined torque and quality standards
- Record test results and build issues accurately and maintain manufacturing records and travellers
- Identify and escalate non-conformances and deviations as required
- Work in accordance with controlled work instructions, SOPs, and quality system requirements
- Carry out basic fault finding using defined test procedures
- Support engineers with structured root cause investigations
Skills/experience
- Proven experience carrying out fine manual assembly work requiring steady hands, good hand-eye coordination, and sustained concentration
- Cable assembly skills including use of crimp tools, wire cutters, and associated hand tools
- Proven practical experience of high-tech assembly or test, preferably within a regulated environment such as medical, pharmaceutical, or aerospace
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- A careful, methodical approach to assembly, lab, and tool use
- A positive, can-do attitude with flexibility to support a variety of tasks within the operations team
Salary & working hours
- Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum
- Hours: Monday to Friday basic daytime hours with an early finish on Friday
If the position of Assembly Technician is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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