Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician – Edinburgh (6-Month Contract)
💷 Pay – £42.00–£47.00 per hour (umbrella assignment rate)
📍 Location – Edinburgh, on-site, with occasional home working by agreement
🕒 Hours – Full-time
📅 Contract – Initial six months, starting January 2027
🏢 Industry – Engineering and technology
About the Role
Script & Dot is looking for a hands-on Assembly Technician to build and support the testing of rack-mounted electronic systems for an international technology business in Edinburgh.
You’ll build high-value systems in small batches, fitting instruments and circuit boards, routing pre-made cables and checking that everything is assembled correctly. You’ll also inspect incoming parts, prepare materials for each build and keep accurate records of what goes into each system.
This opportunity could suit someone with experience in engineering assembly, equipment installation or AV. We’re also open to people who have recently completed an engineering apprenticeship or can demonstrate practical mechanical skills through projects they’ve completed in their own time.
What You’ll Do

* Assemble 19-inch rack-mounted systems using supplied build instructions

* Install instruments into racks, fit modules into chassis and mount circuit boards into mechanical assemblies

* Label, route and secure pre-made cable assemblies

* Support testing and help investigate faults during assembly and integration

* Check incoming materials against delivery paperwork and inspect cables and mechanical parts for defects

* Gather and check the parts needed for each build, and record which serial-numbered items go into each system

* Help improve assembly instructions by documenting build steps and taking photos
What We’re Looking For

* Practical mechanical aptitude and confidence using hand tools

* A methodical approach to following instructions, checking your work and solving problems

* Good attention to detail when assembling equipment, inspecting parts and keeping records

* A willingness to learn and work alongside colleagues

Experience with basic electrical wiring, soldering or crimping would be an advantage.
What’s on Offer

* An initial six-month contract with an umbrella assignment rate of £42.00–£47.00 per hour

* Hands-on work building complex electronic systems in small batches

* A mix of equipment assembly, inspection, testing and build documentation
If you enjoy building equipment, solving practical problems and seeing a job through to a finished system, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more