Assembly Technician

Assembly & Installation Technician
Ref: 2198
📍 Chester Area
💷 £45,725 - £51,296 DOE
🕒 Permanent | Full-Time
🔒 DV Security Clearance Required (6-9 Month Process)

Join a High-Precision Manufacturing Environment

We are seeking a skilled Assembly & Installation Technician to join our client's team in Chester. Reporting to the Assembly & Installation Manager, you will play a key role in the assembly, calibration and installation of highly specialised products within a quality-driven manufacturing environment.

This opportunity is ideal for candidates with experience in precision assembly or manufacturing who take pride in delivering exceptional standards of workmanship, quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out complex and advanced product assembly in accordance with detailed specifications and work instructions.
• Perform high-precision calibration and adjustment activities using specialist testing equipment, including torque wrenches and digital gauges.
• Conduct pre-use inspections of tools and equipment.
• Monitor equipment and tooling performance, reporting any faults or deviations.
• Complete and maintain accurate assembly, testing and inspection records.
• Record daily production data using computer-based systems.
• Work towards weekly production targets and quality objectives.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in line with 5S principles.
• Adhere to strict safety, quality and security procedures at all times.
• Work within contamination-controlled and radiation-controlled environments.
• Support installation, refurbishment and commissioning activities as required.
• Travel to overseas sites may occasionally be required for training, project work or international assignments.

About You

You will be a reliable, detail-focused individual with a strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Good standard of education, ideally GCSE and/or A-Level qualifications.
• Previous experience within an assembly, production or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent manual dexterity and the ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to achieving zero-defect standards.
• Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to work.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Flexibility and reliability with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DV Security Clearance.

Desirable

• Forklift Truck or Pedestrian Truck Licence.

Working Hours

Standard Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00
• Friday: 07:00 - 12:00

Rotating Hours During Installation & Refurbishment Activities

• Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00 | Friday: 07:00 - 13:00
• Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:30 | Friday: 08:30 - 14:30

Flexibility is required to support operational and customer requirements.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll receive an excellent benefits package, including:

✅ Company Performance Bonus
✅ 25 Days Annual Leave, increasing to 28 days after 6 years' service
✅ All Statutory Bank Holidays
✅ Additional Day Off Every 4 Weeks
✅ Company Sick Pay Scheme
✅ Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
✅ Private Healthcare
✅ Life Assurance (7x Annual Salary)

Apply Now

If you have experience in precision assembly or manufacturing and are looking for a rewarding opportunity within a highly regulated, technology-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.