Precision Assembly Technician

Precision Assembly Technician, Scientific Instruments

Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 per year, depending on experience
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, with an early finish on Fridays

Join a specialist UK manufacturer

Are you experienced in precision assembly and enjoy working with small, intricate components?

Our client is a well established UK manufacturer of specialist scientific instruments used by researchers around the world. Their products support cutting edge plant growth research, with every instrument designed and built in the UK.

They are now looking for a skilled and detail focused Precision Assembly Technician to join their manufacturing team in Hoddesdon.

This is a hands on and varied role where you will be assembling high quality, precision instruments and components to exacting standards.

What's in it for you?

* Salary of £28,000 to £31,000 depending on experience

* 37 hour working week

* Early finish every Friday

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

* Company pension scheme

* Free on site parking

* Permanent, long term opportunity

* Friendly and supportive working environment

* The opportunity to work on specialist, high precision products used around the world

The Role

As a Precision Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly of specialist scientific instruments and precision components.

Your duties will include:

* Assembling small and intricate components to a high standard

* Building and assembling specialist scientific instruments

* Working from engineering drawings, technical instructions and specifications

* Using hand tools and assembly equipment safely and accurately

* Carrying out detailed work where accuracy and attention to detail are essential

* Occasionally assisting with simple workshop tasks, including drilling, tapping and basic machining

* Supporting the modification or creation of jigs and bespoke components when required

* Carrying out quality checks throughout the assembly process

* Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with experience in a precision, mechanical or technical assembly environment.

You may have previously worked in precision engineering, scientific instruments, medical devices, electronics, aerospace, optical equipment, electromechanical assembly or another environment involving detailed and high quality assembly.

Ideally, you will have:

* Experience in precision or intricate assembly

* Good manual dexterity and excellent attention to detail

* The ability to work from engineering drawings, instructions and specifications

* Experience using hand tools and working with small components

* A methodical and quality focused approach to your work

* A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

* Experience assembling scientific instruments or similar precision equipment

* Basic machining experience, including drilling and tapping

* Basic lathe experience

* Experience making or modifying jigs or small bespoke parts

* An engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification

If you have a background in detailed, precision or technical assembly and are looking for a long term opportunity with an established manufacturer, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered for this opportunity
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed