Assembly Technician
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Northampton
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS
Technical Drawings
Electro-mechanical Assembly
Hand Tools
Measuring Equipment
Soldering
ESD Standards
BPSS Clearance
FULL DESCRIPTION
Assembly Technician
Job Type: Permanent | Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire | Salary: £26000 - £30000 per annum
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble small electro-mechanical components including fans, motors and heaters according to technical drawings, SOPs, and CMMs.
- Use hand tools (spanners, screwdrivers, torque wrenches) and electric power tools (drivers, drills).
- Use measuring equipment such as micrometers, verniers, and gauges.
- Perform drilling, tapping, reaming, buffing, lubrication, and gluing.
- Connect cables and wires following technical specifications.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and SOPs.
- Experience in building small sub-assemblies.
- Working with small electronic components such as resistors, diodes, capacitors.
- Must be aware of ESD standards.
- Assembling small components such as fans, motors and heaters.
- Previous experience in electro-mechanical assembly (desirable).
- Familiarity with mechanical and electrical components.
- Excellent attention to detail and precision in handling small parts.
- Comfortable using small assembly tools and measuring equipment.
- Fine soldering skills for small components.
- Proficient in reading, writing, and understanding English.
- Good problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic IT skills.
Additional Requirements
- Due to the nature of the work, candidates must be eligible for BPSS Clearance.
- Ability to provide a minimum of 3 years' employment history.
- Will be subject to a CRB check and address verification.
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