Mechanical Technician

We are looking for an Assembly Technician on a permanent basis to join a global leader in process and packaging technology, dedicated to delivering intelligent and sustainable solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries. I’m ideally looking for someone with experience in a similar position with the ability to read engineering drawings, ideally with experience in machinery, fabrication, or sheet metal.

Your Role: Assembly Technician

Reporting to the Assembly Team Leader the role will entail the assembly and commissioning of machines, machine modules and sub-assemblies using engineering drawings and 3d models, the successful applicant, ideally apprentice trained, must have a keen eye for detail and an understanding of engineering processes,

Working within a small manufacturing team the applicant must be flexible, self-motivated and able to work well in a team and individually.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow all department procedures
  
  
• Assemble parts to the required specification including:
  
  
• machine build
  
  
• modular assemblies
  
  
• sub-assemblies
  
  
• Complete all quality documentation required for the tasks
  
  
• Identify problems with assemblies / parts and raise any quality issues following the company procedures
  
  
• Operate handling equipment and machinery when trained to do so
  
  
• Support the sustainment and improvement of housekeeping and health and safety practices
  
  
• Support in the implementation and sustainment of 5S standards
  
  
• Assist in the achievement of the Assembly operational plan to include on time delivery and build efficiency
  
  Salary Package:
  
  
• Competitive Annual Salary - £28,000-£32,000 (DOE)
  
  
• Overtime options and flexible working hours (core hours: 9am–3pm).
  
  
• Strong Pension Scheme
  
  
• Good Holiday Entitlement
  
  What We’re Looking For:
  
  Knowledge and Skills:
  
  
• Apprentice trained
  
  
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand Bill of Materials
  
  
• Ability to understand mechanical design assembly
  
  
• Previous assembly experience in a machine manufacturing environment
  
  
• Experience of assembling large, fabricated parts to engineering drawings
  
  
• ability to handle a variety of parts including sheet metal, machined and electrical components
  
  If you’re a skilled Mechanical Technician seeking a new, challenging opportunity on a permanent basis looking to join a global leader, then please apply now