Materials & Assembly Technician

Location: Linton

Location:

Cambridge (CB21)
Type:
Temporary
Duration: 8 weeks initially, could be extended or go permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week, 08:00-16:30 with 30 minutes lunch break
Salary: £12.50 - £14.50 per hour
Job Reference: 35971

Are you looking for a varied role within an established engineering company offering hands-on practical work? This role involves managing stock levels, ordering and receiving parts, picking and issuing materials alongside mechanical and electrical assembly work on sub-assemblies and full system builds.

This role would suit a reliable, detail-focused team player who is comfortable using tools, working with IT systems and supporting production in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day stock control, ensuring accurate stock levels and availability of consumables and minimum-quantity items

• Raise purchase orders for ad-hoc project requirements and consumable stock

• Monitor and chase outstanding purchase orders to ensure timely delivery

• Receive and inspect incoming goods, checking accuracy against documentation

• Pick and issue materials for projects and internal requests accurately and efficiently

• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, including de-kitting and correct storage of parts

• Carry out scheduled stock takes and update stock records accordingly

• Pick, pack and arrange shipment of small goods for dispatch when required

• Communicate progress, shortages and issues to the Production Manager to support smooth production operations

• Carry out mechanical assembly of sub-assemblies

• Carry out electrical assembly of sub-assemblies and support electrical work on full system builds

• Support other departments when required

• Follow all safety procedures and uphold organisational values at all times

Requirements

• Experience in a stores, materials control, dispatch, purchasing or manufacturing environment

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately

• Confident IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel; MRP system experience desirable

• Physically fit and able to remain on your feet for extended periods

• Reliable, honest and able to complete tasks to deadlines

• Good written and spoken English communication skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Confident use of hand and power tools for cutting, shaping and assembling components

• Willingness to adapt, embrace change and assist across departments as needed

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience as a stores person, assembler or logistics operative in a manufacturing environment

• Experience in mechanical assembly, panel building or cable assembly using electrical schematics

• Forklift truck licence or experience

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below