Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician

Location:

Near Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary:
Up to £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Syntech Recruitment are working with a highly advanced engineering organisation operating within a precision manufacturing and test environment. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Technician to support the assembly, integration and testing of complex, safety‑critical hardware.

• Precision assembly of mechanical and electro‑mechanical hardware
• Supporting integration and test activities across development and production builds
• Assisting with functional, electrical, vibration, shock, thermal vacuum (TVAC) and RF testing activities
• Writing and maintaining Manufacturing Assembly Procedures (MAPs) and Test Procedures
• Inspection of machined components using in‑house metrology equipment
• Working closely with Product Assurance to define and qualify manufacturing processes
• Supporting internal and customer technical reviews as required
• Identifying and implementing process improvements
• Occasional visits to suppliers and subcontractors

• Strong engineering background with hands‑on precision assembly experience
• Proven experience using metrology equipment for detailed inspection
• Understanding of structured manufacturing, assembly, integration and test environments
• Experience working to detailed assembly procedures and controlled documentation
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, surface finishes and materials
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills
• Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Flexible to support build and test schedules when required

• Salary up to £45,000 depending on experience
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension salary sacrifice scheme
• Exposure to full product lifecycle manufacturing and testing
• Professional engineering environment
• Long‑term career stability and development opportunities

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