Production & Assembly Technician

Production / Assembly Technician
People Solutions are currently recruiting for  Production / Assembly Technicians  to join our well-established client based in  Kilworth, Leicestershire.
This is a fantastic opportunity, offering great rates of pay, consistent Monday to Friday working (static days) with room to develop and progress within a busy manufacturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for practical, hands-on individuals who enjoy assembling precision products, working with their hands and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the assembly, testing, inspection and packaging of products and associated electronic assemblies. The role requires excellent attention to detail, a methodical approach and the ability to follow manufacturing instructions and quality procedures.
This role would suit candidates with previous experience as an  Manufacturing Technician, Service Technician or Test Technician

Shifts:

Monday - Friday: 08.30am – 17.00pm (1 hr lunch) / alternative hours also available Monday – Thursday: 08.30am 17.00pm and Friday 08.30am – 2.30pm (half hour lunch) – static days
Pay rate:  £13.50 - £15.50 per hour (DOE)
Benefits
Your benefits as an Production / Assembly Technician are:
Weekly pay
Highly competitive hourly rates of pay
No weekend working
Training & Development
On site refurbished Canteen facilities
On site Parking (free)
Access to Employee Assistance Program
Employee recognition scheme
Employee referral program
Permanent positions available for suitable candidates
Day to Day Duties
As a Production / Assembly Technician, your duties will be, but not limited to:
Assembly & Manufacturing
Assembly of mechanical and electro-mechanical products using hand tools and assembly fixtures.
Use of screwdrivers, torque drivers and other hand tools to complete product assembly.
Applying adhesives, thermal interface materials, sealants and other specialist materials in accordance with manufacturing procedures.
Preparation and assembly of components to engineering drawings and work instructions.
Wiring, cable preparation, sleeving and termination of electrical assemblies.
Soldering of electronic and electrical components where required.
Testing & Inspection
Carrying out visual inspections of components and finished products.
Performing functional testing using standard test procedures and equipment.
Recording production and quality data accurately.
Identifying and reporting defects, non-conformances or process issues.
Production Support
Packing and labelling finished goods for dispatch.
Maintaining organised workstations and production areas.
Assisting with stock control and component management.
Supporting continuous improvement activities within production.
Health, Safety & Quality
Working safely at all times and following company procedures.
Maintaining high quality standards throughout all manufacturing operations.
Ensuring products are assembled and tested to specification.
Supporting ISO and quality management requirements as required.
Essential Skills
Skills needed to be a Production / Assembly Technician with our client are:
Good manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Ability to follow written work instructions and assembly procedures.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
Desirable Skills / Experience
Previous manufacturing or production experience.

Experience of mechanical or electro-mechanical assembly.
Qualifications
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
Training
Industry related training and ongoing support throughout
Apply:  If you are interested in this opportunity as a Production & Assembly Technician, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process