Trainee Electro​/Mechanical Assembler

Location: Send

Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler

Location:

Send, Surrey
Salary:
Minimum Wage (plus monthly production bonus)

Hours:

40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm with flexible core hours)

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a global leading manufacturing business in Send, Surrey to recruit a motivated Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler to join their engineering team.

The role offers involvement in building high-quality mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies within a modern, state-of-the-art facility. Working within a supportive, cross-trained team, the successful candidate will play a key role in meeting factory production targets while gaining valuable technical skills and professional development.

Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler Responsibilities

* Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies from technical drawings and procedures.

* Safely and correctly utilize hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and dedicated assembly fixtures.

* Test and inspect completed assemblies using standard procedures, jigs, and fixtures.

* Perform general assembly work efficiently to meet monthly factory production targets.

* Work within a dust-free, cleanroom environment as required by specific production workflows.

* Follow strict company quality standards, ISO procedures, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) controls.

* Ensure all completed work meets precise engineering specifications and customer requirements.

* Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with 5S principles and health & safety requirements.

* Support the training of new team members and assist with wider operational activities when required.

Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler Requirements

* Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.

* A methodical approach to work with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

* An enthusiastic, proactive attitude with a strong eagerness to learn and execute new skills.

* Must live within a manageable daily commute to the global headquarters in Send, Surrey.

* No previous technical experience is required, as full training on assembly, testing, ESD control, and quality procedures is provided.

Desirable Skills

* Any basic hands-on experience using hand tools or power tools (mechanical, technical, or DIY hobbies).

* Familiarity with or an interest in working within a high-quality production, manufacturing, or engineering environment.

* A collaborative mindset to work effectively within an experienced, cross-trained technical assembly team.

What’s On Offer

* Financial Rewards:
Minimum wage base salary plus a monthly production bonus linked to the value of goods invoiced from the factory.

* Work-Life Balance:
Full-time, permanent position with flexibility on start and finish times in line with core working hours.

* Generous Leave: 24 days holiday per annum, plus additional Bank Holidays.

* Health & Wellness: BUPA private medical insurance and a non-contributory Simply Health cash-back plan (available post-probation).

* Fitness Benefits:
Free membership to an on-site gym, alongside free weekly on-site yoga and boxercise sessions.

* Premium Staff Facilities:
Free on-site parking with EV car charging access, dedicated transport to and from the local station, and multi-cultural feast day celebrations.

* Secured Protection:
Aviva private pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution), Group Life Insurance (2x basic salary), and sickness absence pay.

* Career Development: A well-funded staff development budget with a dedicated team providing clear pathways to progress into Skilled Assembler, Test Technician, or Production Technician roles.

If you are an enthusiastic individual looking to kickstart your career within a stable, world-class manufacturing and optical innovation environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Syntech Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary placements.

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