Production Assembly Technician

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harwell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English