At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and integrate complex mechanical systems in a high-precision engineering environment.
- Company: Leading global defence and technology organisation with innovative projects.
- Benefits: 4-day working week, competitive pay, and exposure to advanced technology.
- Other info: Fast interview process and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team and work on cutting-edge defence technology.
- Qualifications: 2 years' experience in precision assembly and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Assembly Technician with a background in high-precision engineering environments? Our client, a leading global defence and technology organisation, is seeking an Assembly Technician to join a specialist team supporting advanced engineering programmes from their Ampthill facility. This is an excellent opportunity to work on cutting-edge defence technology, building and integrating complex assemblies that support some of the UK's most innovative programmes.
Working within a highly skilled, close-knit team, you will be responsible for transforming engineering concepts into precision-built, production-ready hardware.
The Role
Working from engineering drawings, specifications, and evolving work instructions, you will assemble, integrate, and test complex mechanical systems and sub-assemblies to exacting standards. This position sits within a specialist engineering environment where quality, precision, and attention to detail are critical to success.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and integrate complex mechanical assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and assembly instructions.
- Carry out precision fitting, assembly, and basic functional testing activities.
- Use precision measurement equipment to verify dimensions and tolerance compliance.
- Work with a variety of materials, including metals, composites, bonded assemblies, and specialist fastening systems.
- Identify build issues and work collaboratively with engineering teams to implement solutions.
- Maintain accurate assembly documentation and build records to support quality and traceability requirements.
- Support Lean manufacturing, 6S activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Contribute to prototype and development builds within a fast-paced engineering environment.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working within a high-precision assembly or manufacturing environment and be comfortable working independently while maintaining exceptional quality standards.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 2 years' experience within a precision assembly, manufacturing, or integration environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience using precision measurement equipment such as callipers, micrometres, gauges, and inspection tools.
- Competent in using manual assembly equipment and light power tools.
- Understanding of Lean principles, root-cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Desirable Experience
- Defence engineering programmes.
- Aerospace manufacturing and assembly.
- Satellite and space technology organisations.
- Advanced technology and R&D environments.
- Military vehicle programmes such as AJAX or similar defence platforms.
- High-compliance industries where quality, traceability, and configuration control are essential.
Why Apply?
- 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday).
- Opportunity to work on advanced defence and technology programmes.
- Small, highly skilled engineering team environment.
- Exposure to prototype and development projects.
- Fast interview process with a single-stage, face-to-face interview.
- Contract opportunity with a globally recognised engineering organisation.
If you're a hands-on Assembly Technician who enjoys precision engineering, problem-solving, and working on technically challenging products, we'd love to hear from you.
