Assembly & Installation Technician
Location: Chester
Salary: £44,725 – £51,296 per annum, dependent on experience
Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:00–16:00 Friday: 07:10–12:00 (Flexibility may be required during installation and refurbishment activities.)
Benefits:
Company performance bonus 25 days holiday rising to 28 after 6 years, plus all Bank Holidays One additional day off every 4 weeks Company Sick Pay Defined contribution pension scheme Private healthcare Life assurance (7x annual salary)
DATS are working on behalf of our client to recruit an Assembly & Installation Technician to join their team in Chester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an Assembly & Installation Technician who is looking to work in a high-quality manufacturing environment, performing advanced assembly tasks with precision and care. The successful Assembly & Installation Technician will be responsible for following detailed procedures, using precision tools, and ensuring high standards are always maintained.
As an Assembly & Installation Technician, you will carry out advanced and complex assembly of products, calibration and adjustments using precision equipment, and record data accurately. The Assembly & Installation Technician will also support production targets while maintaining 5S standards and working safely in contamination and radiation-controlled areas.
We are looking for an Assembly & Installation Technician who is a strong team player, has a positive attitude, and is committed to producing high-quality work consistently.
Essential:
- Previous experience working in a manufacturing or assembly environment
- Strong manual dexterity and the ability to carry out repetitive processes accurately
- Ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high quality standards
- Flexible and reliable with a positive, can-do approach
- Good problem-solving skills
- Strong team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good secondary education (GCSE/A Level or equivalent)
- Willingness to work in contamination and radiation-controlled areas
- Ability to obtain DV security clearance
Desirable:
- Forklift Truck Licence or Pedestrian Truck Licence
- Experience working to 5S standards Experience using precision measuring instruments (torque wrenches, digital gauges)
- Familiarity with recording data into computer systems
- Previous experience in calibration and adjustment of components
- Experience working towards production targets in a manufacturing setting
- Willingness to travel overseas for training or work activities if required
If you are an Assembly & Installation Technician ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.