Manufacturing Technician
| Posting date: | 15 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Real living wage employer, plus profit share payment twice yearly |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 September 2025 |
| Location: | SY23 3AH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ABER Instruments Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Manufacturing Technician
Competitive salary and benefits package on offer, within an employee-owned organisation. full time
Closing date: Friday, 5th of September 2025.
The ABER Instruments Manufacturing team is looking to grow with the addition of a Manufacturing Technician. Based in Aberystwyth, we are an employee owned company with over 30 years’ experience making monitoring instrumentation for the brewing and biotech markets. Our website has more information about our employee owned ethos, history and products. All our employee owners are committed to providing excellent products and services.
In joining us at this exciting time in our development, you will receive a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, a twice yearly profit share, a holiday entitlement of 20 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus Christmas closure leave, as well as flexible working and a generous pension. Following probation, colleagues are gifted 1000 shares, receive income protection, life insurance and can join the cycle to work scheme and can purchase additional shares.
The company is an established, global market leader constantly working to innovate and expand our product portfolio, with bases in the U.K and the U.S. We count many of the world’s leading biotech and brewing companies as valued customers.
Main purpose
The manufacture and testing of a range of products to a high quality standard in line with company procedures and documentation. You will be a member of the Manufacturing Department and report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
We are seeking an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, reliable and able, with a willingness to learn. Transferable skills for practical experiences will be considered. You will be encouraged to grow and develop your skills through a structured training plan. Full training will be provided to ensure you have all the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the role.
Duties to include
Assembly and testing of our instrumentation and ancillary equipment; to include calibrations, pre-testing, temperature cycling, final testing, EMC and PAT testing
Work in a Manufacturing cleanroom environment
Performing soldering operations to aid assembly
Use of laser engravers, welders, lathes, and other workshop machinery as required
Completing build documentation for batch recording of parts and components, and the selection of individual parts to maintain quality and traceability
Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a diverse team
Seek potential improvement opportunities within your area of the business
The ability to encompass the ethos and values of employee-ownership and translate this into working practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Essential
Attention to detail, good hand to eye co-ordination and manual dexterity
Computer literacy and proficiency in a range of Windows based PC applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access)
Willingness to train and develop
Desirable
An understanding of electronic principles, fault finding of PCBs and reading of schematic diagrams.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of and the ability to use workshop equipment to high standards (or the ability to train in their use).
Surface mount soldering experience
Working within a cleanroom environment
Experience within the industry
Understanding of employee owned organisations
Please note that you will need the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship.
ABER Instruments is an inclusive employer; we welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please indicate this on your application and we will endeavour to assist with this.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your skills and experience to hr@aberinstruments.com by Friday, 5th of September 2025. For an informal discussion, please call Christina on 07483 044699.
Competitive salary and benefits package on offer, within an employee-owned organisation. full time
Closing date: Friday, 5th of September 2025.
The ABER Instruments Manufacturing team is looking to grow with the addition of a Manufacturing Technician. Based in Aberystwyth, we are an employee owned company with over 30 years’ experience making monitoring instrumentation for the brewing and biotech markets. Our website has more information about our employee owned ethos, history and products. All our employee owners are committed to providing excellent products and services.
In joining us at this exciting time in our development, you will receive a generous benefits package including a competitive salary, a twice yearly profit share, a holiday entitlement of 20 days, increasing to 26 days with service, plus Christmas closure leave, as well as flexible working and a generous pension. Following probation, colleagues are gifted 1000 shares, receive income protection, life insurance and can join the cycle to work scheme and can purchase additional shares.
The company is an established, global market leader constantly working to innovate and expand our product portfolio, with bases in the U.K and the U.S. We count many of the world’s leading biotech and brewing companies as valued customers.
Main purpose
The manufacture and testing of a range of products to a high quality standard in line with company procedures and documentation. You will be a member of the Manufacturing Department and report to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
We are seeking an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude, reliable and able, with a willingness to learn. Transferable skills for practical experiences will be considered. You will be encouraged to grow and develop your skills through a structured training plan. Full training will be provided to ensure you have all the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the role.
Duties to include
Assembly and testing of our instrumentation and ancillary equipment; to include calibrations, pre-testing, temperature cycling, final testing, EMC and PAT testing
Work in a Manufacturing cleanroom environment
Performing soldering operations to aid assembly
Use of laser engravers, welders, lathes, and other workshop machinery as required
Completing build documentation for batch recording of parts and components, and the selection of individual parts to maintain quality and traceability
Ability to collaborate with others and work effectively as part of a diverse team
Seek potential improvement opportunities within your area of the business
The ability to encompass the ethos and values of employee-ownership and translate this into working practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required
Essential
Attention to detail, good hand to eye co-ordination and manual dexterity
Computer literacy and proficiency in a range of Windows based PC applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Access)
Willingness to train and develop
Desirable
An understanding of electronic principles, fault finding of PCBs and reading of schematic diagrams.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multi-meters and oscilloscopes
Knowledge of and the ability to use workshop equipment to high standards (or the ability to train in their use).
Surface mount soldering experience
Working within a cleanroom environment
Experience within the industry
Understanding of employee owned organisations
Please note that you will need the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide sponsorship.
ABER Instruments is an inclusive employer; we welcome applications from individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please indicate this on your application and we will endeavour to assist with this.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter detailing your skills and experience to hr@aberinstruments.com by Friday, 5th of September 2025. For an informal discussion, please call Christina on 07483 044699.
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