Assembly & Test Specialist

About the Role

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assembly and Test Operator to grow their career within production engineering for energetic devices such as detonators, strip line cables and safety arming units.

The Assembly and Test Operator will carry out high‑quality electro‑mechanical assembly and automated testing of safety‑critical products.

Working within a skilled team of Technicians and Engineers, the Assembly & Test Operator will follow detailed work instructions, ensure right‑first‑time build quality, and support safe, efficient production processes.

The successful candidate will be supported with learning plans and opportunities to develop their skills, allowing them to influence the product through production.

Our products are at the forefront of energetics technology in the global market; the successful applicant will gain a thorough understanding of our business and products. The role is varied and challenging, and career development is a real possibility for candidates with the drive, ability and aptitude to succeed.

• Promote and maintain a strong safety‑first culture
• Follow all safety procedures, safe systems of work and PPE requirements
• Ensure equipment, tools and processes are operated safely and correctly
• Report safety concerns, hazards or incidents promptly

• Follow detailed assembly and test instructions accurately
• Build products to engineering drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Report deviations, defects and non‑conformances
• Support right‑first‑time manufacturing and quality best practice
• Maintain clean, organised and compliant work areas

• Perform electro‑mechanical assembly of PCBs, cables and mechanical housings
• Use fixings, coatings, adhesives and encapsulation materials as required
• Carry out automated testing using computer‑assisted test equipment
• Operate processing equipment following defined procedures
• Record completion of operations using production and test software
• Escalate issues affecting build quality, safety or delivery

• Work with production and engineering teams to resolve issues
• Support achievement of production output and quality targets
• Maintain traceability and accurate build/test documentation
• Contribute to effective team communication

• Be willing to undergo UK Government Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance
• Experience carrying out close‑tolerance or precision assembly work
• Ability to follow detailed assembly and test instructions
• Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Flexible, hardworking and a positive team attitude

• Experience in electronic or electro‑mechanical assembly
• Familiarity with automated test equipment
• Experience with safety‑critical products
• Exposure to manufacturing quality systems

Full training will be provided on equipment, processes and quality standards, with opportunities for development into more advanced assembly, testing or technician roles.

This job description outlines the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. The Assembly & Test Operator may be required to undertake additional duties to support business needs.

Please note this role may include shifts in future.

• Salary sacrifice‑led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 7%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Free life assurance cover at the value of four times basic annual salary
• 25 days holiday per annum, plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme enabling employees to purchase an additional week’s worth of annual leave each year
• Internal reward and recognition scheme linked to an internal benefits platform
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical, mental and financial health, as well as cultural/environmental wellbeing
• Competitive employee discounts platform providing discounts with leading brands and retailers
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits and policies
• Company sick pay
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee that supports and champions employee diversity