HOURS - MONDAY – FRIDAY

Benefits –

• 9-day fortnight (every other Friday is a non-working day),
• Competitive salary,
• company profit sharing scheme,
• Stakeholder pension,
• Death in service scheme,
• Rewards and recognition scheme
• Employee engagement initiatives

Our client is a very well-established precision engineering manufacturer whose core of our products are supplied to more than 50 countries. They manufacture and supply an extensive range of cutting-edge precision technology directly to end users and offer a comprehensive capability as a prime supplier.
They are looking for Assembly Technicians to join their expanding team working at their great manufacturing facility in Sandwich.
We have more than one position available.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

• Carry out tasks in a safe and compliant fashion in line with H&S policies
• Demonstrate safe and competent operational use of tools and bench systems
• Ensure a high standard of work practices in product for the electro/mechanical orders and tasks
• Comprehend and communicate/execute engineering drawings and work instructions
• Encourage an open dialogue of communication in a professional manner with in-house teams and 3rd party stakeholders
• Look to improve own knowledge with company training course
• Be proactive in driving standards and practices in a positive direction
• Any other tasks required by management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE ROLE OF ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

• Previous working experience within an Electro/mechanical production role is required for this role
• Ability to understand engineering drawing is a vital skill for this role
• Educational level must include English, Maths & a science subject
• Ability you use MS Office software is a requirement in the role
• Knowledge of working within the defence sector would be advantageous
• Must have a good knowledge of hand tools
• Must possess an understanding of complex assembly operations
• Good knowledge of bonding agents and use in a safe operation manner is imperative for this role
• Prior knowledge of ESD procedures would be useful for this role
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• A positive, can-do mindset would be extremely useful for this role
  To find out more about this position, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.
  This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career within this industry with a collaborative, supportive and ambitious employer in Kent.