Senior Manufacturing Technician - up to £45k DOE ID49203

About the Company

Our client is an innovative and rapidly growing technology company developing highly advanced precision instrumentation used by leading organisations around the world. Their products support some of the most exciting advancements in modern technology, helping customers push the boundaries of what is possible.

About the Role

With continued growth and investment, they are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Technician to join their Operations team and play a key role in building, testing and improving sophisticated systems that make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and test complex, high-precision assemblies and systems
• Work closely with engineers to identify challenges and help develop practical solutions
• Support the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes and product quality
• Play an important role in delivering products to customers on time
• Create and refine build documentation, test procedures and technical records
• Contribute to Bills of Materials (BOMs) and production planning activities
• Help maintain high standards across production and specialist working environments
• Support a strong culture of safety, quality and operational excellence
• Share your experience and help drive best practice across the wider team

Qualifications

You may already be working as a Senior Manufacturing Technician or in a similar advanced manufacturing environment where you’ve developed strong technical assembly and testing skills.

Required Skills

• Manufacturing, assembling or testing complex technology products
• Working with optical, electro-mechanical, electronic or precision-engineered systems
• Wiring and soldering to recognised industry standards
• Supporting products through development, release and manufacturing lifecycles
• Quality control, production engineering or manufacturing improvement activities
• Producing clear technical documentation and build records
• Working collaboratively with engineering and operations teams

Preferred Skills

• Practical and solutions-focused
• Comfortable tackling new technical challenges
• Detail-oriented with excellent hand-eye coordination
• Confident communicating technical information
• Motivated by quality, precision and continuous improvement

While not essential, experience in any of the following areas would be advantageous:

• High-tech manufacturing environments
• Optical systems, lasers or fibre technologies
• Electronics or electro-mechanical assemblies
• Cleanroom manufacturing
• Precision instrumentation or advanced engineering products
• Equivalent qualifications, apprenticeships or industry experience will all be considered.

Pay range and compensation package

In return, our client offers: £35,000 - £45,000 salary depending on experience, 25 days annual leave, private healthcare, life assurance benefits, pension contribution scheme with salary sacrifice options, share scheme participation opportunities, the chance to work within a growing, innovative technology business, long-term career development and progression opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Humand Talent Solutions and our client are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We believe diverse teams drive innovation, creativity and success.