Assembly Technician

Description

Assembly Technician

Denham | £37,000 | Permanent | Days

A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking to recruit an Assembly Technician to join its manufacturing team.

The role involves assembling components and sub-assemblies used within aviation safety systems. You’ll work from engineering drawings, using hand tools, jigs and measuring equipment to complete each assembly to the required quality and safety standards.

What you’ll be doing

Assembling a range of mechanical components and sub-assemblies

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, work instructions and build plans

Checking materials, fixtures and threads before assembly

Using engineering jigs, specialist tooling and hand tools

Measuring components using rulers, calipers and micrometers

Carrying out self-inspection and recording any non-conformances

Following defined SOPs, process specifications and quality procedures

Recording work in progress, component locations and rejected parts using SAP

Monitoring tools and equipment and reporting any faults or damage

Supporting 5S and continuous improvement activity within the department

Maintaining a clean and safe working area

What you’ll need

Manufacturing, assembly or engineering background

Experience working from engineering drawings and written instructions

Familiarity with engineering hand tools, jigs and basic measuring equipment

Good attention to detail and a consistent approach to quality

Basic understanding of health and safety and COSHH requirements

Basic IT skills

GCSE grades 9–5 or equivalent

Experience with riveting, pipe bending, swaging, adhesives or composite materials would be useful but is not essential.

SAP experience or a mechanical apprenticeship would also be beneficial.

What’s on offer

£37,000 per annum

Days: 08:00–17:00 Monday to Thursday / 08:00–12:00 Friday

Overtime available

Strong benefits package

Full training on relevant assembly processes

Genuine progression opportunities

Long-term stability with more than a decade of secured contracts

This is a permanent opportunity within a respected aerospace manufacturer, carrying out detailed assembly work on safety-critical products where accuracy, quality and traceability are essential.

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