Assembly Technician
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Additional benefits include, company pension contribution, half day working on a Friday and 25 days holiday + bank holidays. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | SP4 7YR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | MDH Defence |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Description:
Working within a small team in the manufacturing, warehouse and stores areas to assemble and test different mechanical components and parts in order to deliver a complete product. The ability to work from drawings and build instructions unsupervised is essential.
Training & Education:
This role requires as a minimum a basic education to include GCSE level C or above in Maths and English Language. A recognised apprenticeship or relevant BTEC or equivalent is also preferred.
Key Skills and Experience:
• Two years minimum experience as a mechanical assembly technician having ultimately achieved a skilled level.
• Be able to understand the Works Order and Picking process within the manufacturing environment.
• Good fault-finding experience with an ability to repair basic parts as necessary.
• Be able to set up and operate equipment as per instructions or guidance received.
• Ability to assemble parts and components.
• Some basic electrical experience would be preferred but is not essential.
• Good manual dexterity, consistency and attention to detail.
• Be able to test sub-assemblies and finished product during the manufacturing process.
• Be able inspect parts and identify defects prior to and during the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle small, medium and larger parts to create a finished product from either build instructions or directly from drawings.
• Test part assembled and finished product to specific test instructions.
• Ensure the assembly area is maintained as a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all company rules and regulations.
• Make sure that production timelines are maintained.
• Report all discrepancies and complete the necessary paperwork as appropriate.
• Ensure all products are being manufactured to a consistent build quality.
Working within a small team in the manufacturing, warehouse and stores areas to assemble and test different mechanical components and parts in order to deliver a complete product. The ability to work from drawings and build instructions unsupervised is essential.
Training & Education:
This role requires as a minimum a basic education to include GCSE level C or above in Maths and English Language. A recognised apprenticeship or relevant BTEC or equivalent is also preferred.
Key Skills and Experience:
• Two years minimum experience as a mechanical assembly technician having ultimately achieved a skilled level.
• Be able to understand the Works Order and Picking process within the manufacturing environment.
• Good fault-finding experience with an ability to repair basic parts as necessary.
• Be able to set up and operate equipment as per instructions or guidance received.
• Ability to assemble parts and components.
• Some basic electrical experience would be preferred but is not essential.
• Good manual dexterity, consistency and attention to detail.
• Be able to test sub-assemblies and finished product during the manufacturing process.
• Be able inspect parts and identify defects prior to and during the manufacturing process.
Key Responsibilities:
• Handle small, medium and larger parts to create a finished product from either build instructions or directly from drawings.
• Test part assembled and finished product to specific test instructions.
• Ensure the assembly area is maintained as a safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Ensure compliance with all company rules and regulations.
• Make sure that production timelines are maintained.
• Report all discrepancies and complete the necessary paperwork as appropriate.
• Ensure all products are being manufactured to a consistent build quality.