Assembly Technician in Basingstoke

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assembly Technician to join our team at our head office in Basingstoke.

The role:

As Assembly Technician you will assemble, service and repair electrical/mechanical components, including pneumatics and hydraulics. You will determine the action required when a product is returned.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assembling of electrical/mechanical components including pneumatics and hydraulics using drawings and work instructions.
• Self-inspection and testing.
• Final inspection of finished goods with a strong commitment to quality.
• Picking of parts and kits required to carry out tasks
• Acquisition of spare parts as required for repair technicians.
• Creation of requests to return products to customers, stock, service stock or for scrap.
• Scrappage of products and associated parts deemed of no further use.

What are we looking for?

As Assembly Technician, you will have the following:

Key skills and experience:

• Educated to GCSE level C or above in Maths and English.
• Computer literate and able to work with Microsoft Office or equivalent
• Electronic/electro-mechanical assembly or service experience
• Good communication skills
• Ability to communicate at a technical level and hold their own, both internally with NPD Engineers and Customers.
• Thorough understanding of electro-mechanical and hydro-pneumatic assemblies
• Team player
• Ability to communicate at all levels

What can we off you?

As Assembly Technician, you will receive the following:

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional holiday
• Lunch time finish on a Friday.
• Onsite parking
• Pension
• Death in Service
• On demand pay
• Health cash plan
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation