Manufacturing Technician - up to £40k DOE ID49203

Ready to build advanced technology that helps power tomorrow’s innovations?

Do you enjoy hands-on assembly, testing and problem-solving in a high-precision environment?

Looking for a role where you can develop your technical expertise while working alongside talented engineers and technicians?

If that sounds like you, this could be an exciting next step in your career.

Manufacturing Technician

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £33,000 – £40,000 DOE

Working Pattern: Full-time, onsite Monday to Friday

Our client is a growing and highly innovative technology business developing advanced precision instrumentation used by leading organisations across the globe. Their products support the development of next-generation technologies and play an important role in helping customers solve complex technical challenges. As part of their continued growth, they are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join their Operations team, helping to build and test sophisticated systems while contributing to quality, innovation and continuous improvement.

Why This Role is Great

This is an opportunity to become involved in the complete build process of highly technical products while working closely with engineering and manufacturing specialists.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Build and test complex sub-assemblies and precisionsystems
• Follow and contribute to detailed build and test documentation
• Work alongside engineering teams to identify and resolve manufacturing challenges
• Support improvements to manufacturing processes and product quality
• Help ensure products are delivered to customers on time and to the highest standards
• Create clear build records and technical documentation
• Contribute to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and assembly planning activities
• Maintain exceptional standards across production and specialist working environments
• Play an active role in promoting health, safety and operational excellence

About You

You may already be working as a Manufacturing Technician or in a similar technical assembly environment and be looking for an opportunity to further develop your skills within an innovative organisation.

You'll likely have experience in areassuch as:

• Building and testing complex technology-based products
• Precision assembly and high-quality workmanship
• Optical, electro-mechanical or electronic systems
• Wiring and soldering to recognised industry standards
• Supporting products through development and manufacturing life cycles
• Quality control, manufacturing support or production engineering activities
• Working from technical documentation and build procedures

Most importantly, you'll enjoy solving problems, working collaboratively and taking pride in producing high-quality work.

Skills & Experience Wishlist

We're keen to hear from candidates who can bring some of the following:

• Experience building and testing advanced technical products
• Knowledge of optical components, lasers or precision assemblies
• Confidence interpreting technical instructions and documentation
• Strong attention to detail and hand-eye coordination
• A proactive and adaptable approach to challenges
• Good written and verbal technical communication skills
• Experience working within quality-focused manufacturing environments

If you don't tick every box but have transferable experience and a passion for technical manufacturing, we'd still encourage you to apply.

Experience That Could Help You Stand Out

• High-tech manufacturing environments
• Optical systems, lasers or fibre technologies
• Electronics and electro-mechanical assemblies
• Cleanroom manufacturing
• Advanced engineering or precision instrumentation products

Relevant qualifications, apprenticeships or equivalent practical experience will all be considered.

Reward & Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, our client offers:

• £33,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance benefits
• Pension contribution scheme with salary sacrifice options
• Employee share scheme opportunities
• Ongoing learning and career development
• The chance to work within a collaborative and growing technology business

A Team Culture You Can Be Proud Of

Our client values people who demonstrate:

• Customer Focus – delivering…