Manufacturing Technician – 3-Month FTC (Potential to Go Permanent) Location: Royston Rate: £15 per hour overtime available Vacancies: 6 positions available Start: January Are you a hands-on technician with a passion for engineering, technology, and making things work? We’re supporting an innovative manufacturer in Royston who are building next-generation robotic equipment — and they’re looking for multiple Manufacturing Technicians to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure to cutting-edge mechatronic systems, with full training provided and a strong chance of the role becoming permanent. What you’ll be doing Working within a small, collaborative team, you’ll get involved in both assembly and testing of advanced robotic modules, as well as supporting refurbishment and upgrades of an existing fleet. Your day-to-day will include: Mechanical & electrical assembly • Working with PCBAs, sensors, cabling, motors and drive systems • Following SOPs in a modern, lean, cell-based manufacturing environment Testing & diagnostics • Running system tests on modules and complete robots • Conducting performance checks and fault finding • Diagnosing issues on returned equipment and supporting repair activities Continuous improvement & lean involvement • Participating in daily stand-ups and 5S activities • Raising and resolving bugs and rework items • Supporting kaizen events and process improvements What we’re looking for You don’t need decades of experience, just strong hands-on capability and a passion for engineering. Post-18 study in an engineering, manufacturing or science subject (or ambition to do so) Practical experience with mechanical or electrical assemblies Good mechanical dexterity Problem-solving mindset Must be eligible to work in the UK Why apply? Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotic systems Training in lean manufacturing, problem-solving and advanced testing Supportive team environment Overtime available Real potential for a permanent role Interested? Contact me directly: Lewis Phillips (phone number removed) (url removed)