Senior Assembly Technician
Norwich based
Competitive Salary
Hours: Basic hours 8:00am - 17.00pm Mon - Fri lunch 1:00-1:30pm, but overtime hours worked are expected to be in line with Production. Due to seasonal variations within the business these hours are regularly extended in the Winter, or may be reduced in the Summer.
Holidays: 24 days per annum (3 or 4 days to be taken over Christmas shut-down), plus public holidays.
Job Purpose
Working alongside the Workshop Manager, this key role will be responsible for ensuring the efficient production of our bespoke products safely, on time, cost effectively and to the high standards of quality our customers have come to expect. Part of achieving this will be through the effective leadership of the production team, ensuring efficient productivity via positive management and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Take the lead in assembly of high-quality mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and frameworks
- Read detailed CAD models and drawings for bespoke components and assemblies.
- Recommend innovative solutions for complex mechanical challenges.
- Ensure designs meet functional, safety, and compliance requirements.
- Work closely with subcontract machinists, fabricators, and suppliers to ensure manufacturability.
- Support assembly team with technical and engineering solutions
- Provide technical input during prototype builds and production runs.
- Resolve design and process issues quickly to maintain project timelines.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to internal teams.
- Support client reviews and incorporate feedback into design iterations.
Quality Control & Compliance
- Ensure all products meet company and regulatory quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with industry regulations, health, and safety standards.
- Ensure operations comply with Health, Safety, and Environmental policies to ensure safety and wellbeing.
- Check and maintain all lifting and air equipment to ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and certifications (such as ISO9001, ISO14001), driving the quality improvement processes.
Self-Management
- Support, comply, and ensure adherence to Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other company policies and procedures.
- Demonstrate company values.
- Support, encourage, and develop the team.
- Anticipate and overcome obstacles.
- Make connections to arrive at insightful plans and solutions.
- Embrace personal challenges and show confident, rounded thinking.
- Take ownership for team cohesion.
Qualification and Skills
Skills and Attributes
- Understanding and experience of manufacturing processes and technical information.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent planning and prioritization skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present data effectively.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Understanding and experience of Health and Safety practices.
- Ability to lead teams and train individuals.
Qualifications and Experience
- Engineering Apprenticeship Level 3 or above.
- 10+ years in mechanical engineering within a technical manufacturing environment
Person Profile
- A methodical and logical approach to work with a technical aptitude and good problem solving ability.
- Mature approach, credible, and comfortable in dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers alike.
- Adaptable, reliable, tolerant, and determined.
- Good communication skills, ensuring effective communication between team members and directors and other senior management.
- Sufficiently mobile and flexible to occasionally travel to customers both within and outside the UK when required.
- Keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability.
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Self-driven with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and business success.
- Resilient with a hands on approach.
Personal Situation
- Able to commute reliably to office base.
- Able to spend one or two nights away per month if required
- Must have a committed and flexible approach to working hours and to the additional hours required with this role.
- Must have clean or near clean driving license.
Preferred Skills
- Strong understanding of materials, machining, fabrication, and assembly processes.
- Ability to work on custom, low-volume projects with tight deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft packages - particularly Excel, Word, Internet and email.
- Familiarity with ISO quality standards and CE/UKCA compliance.
- Strong problem-solving and hands-on approach to prototyping.
Core Competencies
- Adaptability to changing project requirements.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Opportunity to work on unique, challenging projects with creative freedom in a modern facility
- Support for professional development
- Collaborative, innovative work environment.
Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries.
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