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Assembly Technician I
Location: BAE Systems, Hillend
Duration: 10-Month Contract
Hours: Full-Time, Onsite
Rate: £16.54 per hour PAYE or £22.06 via umbrella (inside IR35)
We are seeking an Assembly Technician I to join a leading defence manufacturing team in Hillend. This role involves the manufacture, repair, and modification of complex Radar, Avionics, and Underwater systems within a highly regulated production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble products in line with technical drawings and work instructions.
- Repair, modify, and rework electronic and mechanical assemblies.
- Maintain accurate production and compliance records using business systems.
- Work to recognised quality standards including IPC, ANSI-J, AS9100, and ISO9001.
- Support continuous improvement activities and lean manufacturing principles.
- Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental procedures.
About You
- Experience in an assembly discipline such as wiring, fitting, PCB assembly, microelectronics, or similar.
- Ability to assemble, disassemble, repair, and modify electronic or mechanical products.
- Comfortable interpreting technical documentation and working to quality standards.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively within a team.
- IPC, ANSI-J, or similar workmanship certification is desirable.
Security Requirements
Successful applicants must be eligible to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance. Additional security clearance may be required.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working on advanced defence technologies within a respected manufacturing environment. Apply now to be considered.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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