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