Senior Production Technician (Mechanical Assembly)

Wembley
4 days ago
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Senior Production Technician (Mechanical Assembly)

£35,000 - £38,000 + Mon - Fri + Overtime + Company Benefits + Progression

Wembley

Are you a Production Technician or similar, looking for a senior role within a well-established company where you will utilize your skillset while being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to progress, mentor Junior Technician's and significantly boost your earnings with overtime?

On offer is the opportunity to join a leading scientific research company specializing in advanced measurement instruments used across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, materials science, and petrochemicals. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, the company provides technological solutions that address key global challenges. You will be part of a team that values precision, technical expertise, and continuous development, offering an engaging environment where you can enhance your skills and contribute to industry-leading advancements.

In this role, you will lead the assembly and testing of scientific instruments, ensuring compliance with quality standards and technical specifications. You will troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, provide mentorship to junior technicians, and collaborate with the Production Team Lead to support training and continuous improvement initiatives. You will also maintain quality control procedures and liaise with internal teams to optimize workflow.

This role would suit a Production Technician or similar, looking to join a highly regarded company who strive to maintain the highest standards with opportunities for further development, progression into senior positions and the ability to earn more with overtime.

The Role:

Assemble and test scientific instruments to quality standards
Troubleshoot technical issues and support process improvements
Provide guidance and mentoring to junior technicians
Maintain quality control procedures and collaborate with internal teams
Monday - Friday - overtime available
The Person:

Production Technician or similar
Background in instrument assembly or manufacturing
Commutable to WembleyReference: BBBH18501B

Keywords: Production Technician, Instrument Assembly, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Scientific Instruments, Engineering, Technical, London, Wembley, Brent, Ealing, Acton, Willesden

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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