Precision Assembly Technician in Hoddesdon

Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

Salary: £28,000 to £31,000 per year, depending on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, with an early finish on Fridays

Join a specialist UK manufacturer. Are you experienced in precision assembly and enjoy working with small, intricate components? Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer of specialist scientific instruments used by researchers around the world. Their products support cutting-edge plant growth research, with every instrument designed and built in the UK. They are now looking for a skilled and detail-focused Precision Assembly Technician to join their manufacturing team in Hoddesdon. This is a hands-on and varied role where you will be assembling high-quality, precision instruments and components to exacting standards.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £28,000 to £31,000 depending on experience
• 37 hour working week
• Early finish every Friday
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Permanant, long-term opportunity
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to work on specialist, high precision products used around the world

The Role

As a Precision Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly of specialist scientific instruments and precision components. Your duties will include:

• Assembling small and intricate components to a high standard
• Building and assembling specialist scientific instruments
• Working from engineering drawings, technical instructions and specifications
• Using hand tools and assembly equipment safely and accurately
• Carrying out detailed work where accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Occasionally assisting with simple workshop tasks, including drilling, tapping and basic machining
• Supporting the modification or creation of jigs and bespoke components when required
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the assembly process
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with experience in a precision, mechanical or technical assembly environment. You may have previously worked in precision engineering, scientific instruments, medical devices, electronics, aerospace, optical equipment, electromechanical assembly or another environment involving detailed and high-quality assembly. Ideally, you will have:

• Experience in precision or intricate assembly
• Good manual dexterity and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to work from engineering drawings, instructions and specifications
• Experience using hand tools and working with small components
• A methodical and quality-focused approach to your work
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

The following would be advantageous but are not essential:

• Experience assembling scientific instruments or similar precision equipment
• Basic machining experience, including drilling and tapping
• Basic lathe experience
• Experience making or modifying jigs or small bespoke parts
• An engineering apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification

If you have a background in detailed, precision or technical assembly and are looking for a long-term opportunity with an established manufacturer, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this opportunity.