Instrument Technician (Trainee) - Northampton
£27,500 per annum | Full Training Provided | Temporary to Permanent role
Got steady hands and an eye for detail? This could be your next career.
We're looking for people with genuine precision skills - whether that's gained on a workbench, at a jeweller's loupe, in a salon, or under the bonnet of a car - to train as Repair Technicians at our specialist repair facility in Northampton.
You’ll be trained from the ground up to service, restore, and repair high-value instruments, working on optics, tubing, circuitry, camera lenses, and precision-machined parts.
No previous experience needed. What matters most is precision, patience, and the ability to work with small, delicate components.
What You'll Be Doing
- Full training on all instrument types - how they work, their specifications, and how to repair them
- Examining, testing, and troubleshooting equipment to identify faults
- Hands-on repair work using microscopes, soldering irons, grinders, sanders, and polishers
- Repairing casings, tubing, circuitry, lenses, and machined parts
- Working to strict quality, safety, and ISO standards
- Contributing ideas as part of a close-knit, improvement-focused team
What We're Looking For
You the right hands and the right mindset. We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in:
- Watch repair / horology - used to fine tolerances and delicate mechanisms
- Jewellery making or repair - skilled with small components and detailed handwork
- Nail technicians -Fast, precise, steady-handed work using fine tools
- Mobile phone, electronics, or appliance repair - comfortable taking things apart and rebuilding them
- Mechanics - naturally curious, good at troubleshooting
- Dental lab technicians - precision, small-scale, detail-driven work
- Assembly work - confident following detailed instructions and diagrams
If your day-to-day has involved tweezers, a microscope, a soldering iron, or laser welding equipment, we want to hear from you.
You’ll Thrive If You Have:
- At least 1 year of general work experience
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills
- Strong attention to detail - you notice things others miss
- Comfort with repetitive, precise, methodical work
- The ability to read and follow technical diagrams and instructions
- A willingness to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods
- A disciplined approach to following procedures and quality standards
What You’ll Get
- A genuinely rare and specialist trade - full training provided
- £27,500 starting salary as a trainee
- Clear progression from minor to complex repairs as your skills develop
- A stable, hands-on career in a growing industry
- A supportive team environment built on continuous improvement
Ready to put your precision skills to work in a completely new field?
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Trainee Instrument Technician in Northampton employer: Select
Select Meats is an excellent employer for those looking to kickstart their career in the butchery trade. Located in Hainault, London, we offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through hands-on training and mentorship. With competitive salaries and a commitment to developing your skills, you'll find meaningful and rewarding employment with us.
