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: £26,437 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 working on real space projects.
You’ll be involved in the assembly of small satellites that are designed, built and launched to support global initiatives such as climate change monitoring and humanitarian response. Full training is provided as part of Experis’ Academy programme, with hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
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