Mechanical Assembly Technician
Listed on 2026-10-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Assembly, Electronics Assembler, Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations
Placr's client is looking for an experienced Mechanical Assembly Technician to join their specialist manufacturing team in East Sussex.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a precision engineering, mechanical assembly or advanced manufacturing background who enjoys hands-on, technically challenging work rather than repetitive, high-volume production.
What's on Offer?- Permanent, full-time | Monday-Friday with early finish Friday
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- State-of-the-art manufacturing environment
- Excellent opportunities for career development and to develop your technical skills
Working within a specialist cleanroom manufacturing environment, you'll carry out precision mechanical and electrical assembly of complex, low-volume products and sub-assemblies.
You'll be working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications, carrying out precision fitting, assembly, wiring and testing while maintaining the highest standards of quality and cleanliness.
Key responsibilities include:
- Precision mechanical assembly and hand fitting of complex components.
- Assembly of mechanical and electrical sub-assemblies.
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
- Specialist wiring and electrical testing.
- Working to strict cleanroom and UHV standards.
- Inspecting completed work and maintaining accurate quality and test records.
- Supporting new product introduction and improvements to manufacturing documentation.
- Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams to resolve technical issues.
We're looking for someone with a strong practical engineering background
, ideally from a precision engineering, mechanical assembly, machining, aerospace, scientific or advanced manufacturing environment
.
You'll ideally have:
- Solid hands-on mechanical assembly and precision fitting experience.
- Experience working with precision-engineered or low-volume/bespoke products
. - Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Good mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Experience with wiring, electrical testing or electromechanical assembly would be advantageous.
- A methodical approach and commitment to quality.
A Level 3 engineering qualification, apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience would be welcomed.
Previous UHV or cleanroom experience is advantageous but not essential - strong precision engineering and mechanical assembly experience will be considered.
Why Join?You'll be joining an established specialist engineering business producing high-precision technology for advanced scientific and industrial applications
.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Assembly Technician to develop their experience across precision mechanical assembly, electrical assembly, testing and cleanroom manufacturing
, working on technically interesting products where quality and workmanship really matter.
If you have a strong mechanical/precision engineering background and enjoy hands-on technical assembly, we'd like to hear from you.
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