Assembly Technician
Company: Luminous Show Technology
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Sowton, Exeter
Hours: 9am – 5pm
Salary: £19,500 - £24,000 - National Minimum Wage, dependent on age. We pay in line with current UK minimum wage legislation. Rates vary by age and will be confirmed at offer stage.
The Company:
Luminous Show Technology stands at the forefront of special effects hardware manufacturing, catering to live events, production companies, themed entertainment, and OEMs. We are renowned for our dedication to innovation, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology to set new industry standards.
As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an Assembly Technician to join our team and ensure the efficient operation of our manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will have a previous manufacturing/engineering/product background and be looking to develop their career within a SME with ambitious growth plans.
The Role:
Join our dynamic team at Luminous as an Assembly Technician where you'll play a crucial role in the assembly of electro-mechanical equipment for the entertainment industry and provide workshop engineering support where required.
A selection of your tasks:
* Assemble equipment in line with specifications and technical drawings
* Work closely with other departments to ensure assembly is accurate and to a high standard
* Follow specified test procedures to ensure product operation prior to customer dispatch
* Resolve any issues that may be encountered whilst maintaining a safe working environment
* Clean and maintain tools/equipment and order and collect parts when required
This role involves assembly work in a dynamic production setting. Applicants with a sound mechanical background and experience with reading technical drawings will be at an advantage. You will need to be technically minded and be able to get up to speed with the product range quickly; this position is very hands-on.
The Person:
The successful candidate:
* Will have previous experience in a relevant industry, ideally within the electro-mechanical manufacturing sector
* Will be proficient and experienced in the use of engineering workshop hand tools and power tools and have knowledge of general engineering practices, for example drilling and tapping
* Can work autonomously using their own initiative, with excellent attention to detail
* Will possess strong organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
* Will have experience in one or more of the following: mechanical assembly; electrical assembly; cabling and wiring; plumbing.
* Must be eligible to work in the UK
The Benefits:
* Salary: £19,500 - £24,000. We pay in line with UK minimum wage legislation. Actual salary will depend on age and will be confirmed at offer stage
* Company pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Program
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays
* Company events
* Company uniform
* Private health insurance & cash plan available after probation period
* Paid sick leave available after probation period
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment
* Working hours Mon-Fri 9am to 5pm
Next Steps:
If you possess the experience, passion and attitude to make this role a success then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV with a covering letter that describes how your previous experience makes you suitable for the role, with explanations for any gaps in your employment history.
Candidates invited for interview will be expected to complete a practical test to demonstrate their competence.
This is a permanent role and will be subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary review. Candidates will ideally be based within a 30-minute commute of EX2 5GL.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £19,500.00-£24,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Exeter EX2 5GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person