Role Title: Production Assembly Technician
Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire (candidates must be able to drive and have access to a car due to location and shift patterns)
Salary: £24,000 per annum (plus unsociable hours pay)
Working Hours: 24/7 rotating shifts
Security Clearance: Candidates must be eligible to undergo BPSS security clearance.
The Opportunity
This is your opportunity to break into the space sector. Experis Academy is training and developing Production Assembly Technicians to support a leading space technology organisation that designs, builds, launches and operates small satellite missions to deliver high-quality Earth observation and space-derived data used to address global challenges such as climate change, environmental monitoring and humanitarian response. You'll be involved in the hands-on assembly of these satellites in a real manufacturing environment, gaining practical experience while contributing to projects that support global initiatives. Full training is provided as part of Experis' Academy programme.
Role Overview
As a Production Assembly Technician, you will support the mechanical and limited electrical assembly of satellite structures, subsystems and components within cleanroom and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) - controlled environments. Working on a continuous production line, you'll follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings to deliver high-quality builds.
This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort with repetitive tasks, and the ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, 24/7 shift environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble satellite structures, subsystems and components to defined instructions and drawings
Use hand tools, torque tools and fixtures for precision assembly
Carry out basic mechanical and limited electrical assembly (e.g. harness routing, component integration)
Maintain high standards of safety, quality and cleanroom discipline
What We're Looking For
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately
Hands-on, practical mindset
Comfortable working rotating shift patterns
Team-oriented with a strong sense of accountability
Benefits
Contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dental cover
22 days holiday
Maternity Pay/Shared Parental leave and paternity leave
Sick pay
Shift Pattern: Our shift system operates on three patterns: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Your shift pattern will be confirmed at least 14 days in advance, although we aim to provide schedules much earlier whenever possible