Assembly Technician

Job Title:

Assembly Technician

Location:

Bury St Edmunds

Hours:

Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 4:00pm (4-day working week)

Are you a hands-on, reliable individual with strong mechanical skills? We are currently recruiting for a Assembly Technician to join a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a long-term role with a company that values quality, safety, and teamwork.

The Role

As a Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting valves in line with engineering specifications and quality standards. You will play a key role in ensuring products meet required performance and safety criteria before dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

Assemble valve components accurately using hand tools, fixtures, and engineering drawings

Carry out pressure, functional, and leak testing as required

Inspect components and completed valves to ensure they meet quality standards

Accurately record build and test data

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

Identify and report defects, issues, or opportunities for improvement

What We're Looking For

Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and assembly instructions

Good mechanical aptitude with strong hands-on assembly skills

Experience using hand tools and basic measuring equipment

Understanding of quality standards and safe working practices

High attention to detail and ability to work to tight tolerances

Basic problem-solving skills

Personal Attributes

Highly reliable with excellent timekeeping and attendance

Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities

Eager to learn new skills, processes, and product types

Takes pride in workmanship and product quality

Works consistently to build targets and standard processes

Strong focus on health and safety

Communicates effectively and works well within a team

Takes responsibility for own work and continuous improvement

Additional Requirements

Happy to stand for extended periods

Comfortable with regular movement within the work cell

Able to carry out repetitive tasks

Manual handling will be required

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team on a structured Monday-Thursday shift pattern, offering a great work-life balance with a long weekend every week.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today with your CV.

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