Precision Assembly Technician Production & Development

Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays (includes a Wellbeing Day)
• Sabbatical (after 3 years of working with Sunswap)
• 5 free counselling sessions per year
• Family leave ranging from 4 weeks to 4 months
• Employee Share Options
• Free Monthly Lunches & Quarterly Socials!
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Sunswap is a growing and innovative business developing Transport Refrigeration Units. As we scale, we are building our production capability alongside product development.

We are looking for a focussed, disciplined and dependable Assembly Technician to support both production and development builds. You will work from detailed digital instructions and play an important part in building our systems to a consistent, high standard.

This is a structured build environment. We value people who work methodically, follow defined processes, and take pride in doing things properly.

• Build production Transport Refrigeration Units in line with defined digital work instructions
• Support kitting and preparation of parts for both development and production builds
• Identify when parts or assemblies do not fit or align as expected
• Clearly and accurately communicate build issues to Team Leaders and Engineers to support effective resolution
• Use manual hand tools correctly, including torque wrenches to specification
• Route and secure low voltage, high current wiring harnesses neatly and safely
• Adhere to defined safe systems of work and maintain a clean, organised working environment
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and provide practical ideas to enhance safety, quality and efficiency
• Work independently on assigned task blocks, typically over one to two days, under the guidance of a Team Leader

• Ideally at least 1 year of hands‑on experience in one of the following environments:
  • Automotive sector
  • Prototype build
  • Motorsport
  • Aerospace
  • Commercial vehicles
  • Or a similar technical assembly environment
• Strong practical ability demonstrated through industry experience, personal projects or other hands‑on technical work
• We recognise that capable, detail‑oriented individuals may have developed relevant skills outside of formal industry settings. Candidates who can clearly demonstrate practical competence, care in execution and respect for process will be considered.
• Comfortable working in a structured, process‑led environment
• Confident following detailed digital build instructions
• Ability to follow step‑by‑step written assembly instructions accurately and consistently
• Clear and professional communication when raising build issues
• Good awareness of health and safety practices and correct use of PPE

• Excellent demonstrable hands‑on skills using manual tools in R&D or production environments
• Experience working in a structured assembly environment
• Experience in environments with elements of automatic assembly
• Experience in various computer software used for testing, and development of electrical systems
• A background in electrical assembly environments.