Assembly Technician 2-Month Fixed Term Contract | Ideal for Fresh Graduates & Interns
We're recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing, award-winning British engineering company that is transforming the refrigerated transport industry with zero-emissions technology. Trusted by major household brands, with units operating across the UK and internationally, this business is scaling rapidly and building the team to match.
Location
Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom
Ideal for
This role is a fantastic opportunity for fresh Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering or other relevant engineering graduates or those seeking an internship looking to gain real hands‑on manufacturing experience in a cutting‑edge, high‑growth environment.
The role
A focused, disciplined and dependable Assembly Technician is needed to support both production and development builds. You will work from detailed digital instructions and play an important part in building systems to a consistent, high standard. This is a structured build environment — they value people who work methodically, follow defined processes, and take pride in doing things properly.
Key responsibilities
* Build production Transport Refrigeration Units in line with defined digital work instructions
* Support kitting and preparation of parts for development and production builds
* Identify when parts or assemblies do not fit or align as expected
* Communicate build issues clearly to Team Leaders and Engineers
* Use manual hand tools correctly, including torque wrenches to specification
* Route and secure low voltage, high current wiring harnesses neatly and safely
* Adhere to safe systems of work and maintain a clean, organized working environment
* Participate in continuous improvement activities
* Work independently on assigned task blocks under the guidance of a Team Leader
Experience required
Ideally at least 1 year of hands‑on experience in one of the following: automotive, prototype build, motorsport, aerospace, commercial vehicles, or a similar technical assembly environment. Fresh graduates and candidates who can clearly demonstrate practical competence, care in execution and respect for process are encouraged to apply.
Nice to have
Experience in structured assembly or electrical assembly environments, forklift license, familiarity with software used for testing and development of electrical systems.
Benefits
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, employee share options, wellbeing support, family leave, cycle to work scheme, and regular socials.
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