Production Technician Mechanical in Severn Beach

Production Technician Mechanical in Severn Beach

Severn Beach Full-Time 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Oxford Instruments GmbH

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Join our Production team to build high-tech products and solve complex engineering challenges.
  • Company: Leading company in Plasma Technology with a focus on innovation and teamwork.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, private healthcare, and flexible benefits.
  • Other info: Enjoy structured career development and a great work-life balance.
  • Why this job: Make an impact in a dynamic environment while developing your technical skills.
  • Qualifications: Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent, detail fitting skills, and strong teamwork.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Production team and work on the assembly build of high-tech, cutting-edge products. You will develop new capabilities and work on some of our most complex system configurations. For this role you will need a strong engineering background and a high level of technical skills and knowledge. You will be employed to work on a rotating shift pattern. Each working week consists of 4 shifts of 8 hours and one of 5 hours. Currently, the shifts are Early (starting at 06:00hrs) and Afternoon (starting at 14:00hrs).

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

  • Build systems, sub-assemblies and piece parts for complex systems efficiently to the right quality levels and ISO standards, and to achieve build schedules.
  • Ensure that the requirements of the BOM and the customer specification are achieved.
  • Identify and resolve build problems.
  • Report technical issues and record using the FRACAS process.
  • Maintain your levels of technical competence by undertaking necessary training.
  • Act as a point of reference to ensure that the technicians within the build area are fully aware of the build sequence.
  • Train and guide less experienced technicians.
  • Set an example of the highest level of build cleanliness, house keeping and Health and Safety issues within the build areas, and support and promote 5S initiatives.
  • Contribute to the performance of the Production Team through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Work on a rotating shift pattern in line with the rota notified to you by your Team Leader.

About You:

  • Time served Mechanical apprenticeship or City and Guilds part 3, or HND, HNC, or BTech level 3.
  • Detail fitting skills to precision level, including: machining (typically milling and turning), vacuum and pneumatics, pipe bending with stainless steel, ¼” to ½”.
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings.
  • Ability to fault find and implement corrective action.
  • Ideally - relevant Electrical Qualifications.
  • Ideally - combination of mechanical, electrical and electronic assembly skills.
  • Ideally - experience of working in the semiconductor industry.
  • PC skills.
  • Highly committed team player.
  • High standards of build quality; flexible, co-operative and willing; punctual and self-disciplined.
  • Good communication skills.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • 25 days annual leave + half-day Fridays.
  • Private healthcare.
  • Share incentive plan.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Flexible benefits tailored to your needs.
  • Structured career development opportunities.
  • A collaborative environment with excellent work-life balance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us.

Production Technician Mechanical in Severn Beach employer: Oxford Instruments GmbH

Join our dynamic Production team in Bristol, where you'll be at the forefront of assembling high-tech products in a collaborative environment that prioritises work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and structured career development opportunities, ensuring you can grow your skills while contributing to innovative projects. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and a culture that values diversity, we are an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the engineering sector.

Oxford Instruments GmbH

Contact Details:

Oxford Instruments GmbH Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Production Technician Mechanical in Severn Beach

Mechanical Engineering
Technical Skills
Assembly Build
ISO Standards
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Problem-Solving
FRACAS Process