Job Title: Assembly & Test (A&T) TechnicianLocation: WolverhamptonJob Type: Full-Time, PermanentWork Schedule: Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:15, Friday 07:30 - 11:30 (37 hours per week)Position: OnsiteShorterm Group is currently recruiting experienced Assembly & Test Technicians for a leading aerospace engineering facility in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, high-performance engineering environment where your skills will directly contribute to the production and repair of flight-critical actuators and systems.There are openings across both the Original Equipment (OE) production team and the Global Sustainment (GS) repair station.Key ResponsibilitiesOE Team:- Assemble and test complex aerospace actuators and subcomponents to tight tolerances.- Use precision measuring tools including micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges for component inspection.GS Team:- Perform fault finding, diagnostics, and survey reports on critical flight hardware.- Inspect and measure components with high precision instrumentation.General Duties:- Work from engineering drawings and component maintenance manuals (CMMs).- Complete quality audits and assume accountability for parts of the A&T process, including release to service.Required Experience & Qualifications- Apprentice trained or equivalent qualifications in Mechanical Engineering.- Proven experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment - aerospace sector preferred.- Skilled in assembly and test operations with the ability to follow structured procedures.- Familiarity with aerospace quality systems is an advantage.- Confident, proactive, and detail-oriented mindset.Additional RequirementsYou must be eligible for BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance to be considered for this role. Inability to obtain clearance may affect your employment eligibility.What's On Offer- 33 Days Annual Leave (including bank holidays)- Company pension with 6% contribution- Private Medical Insurance- Mental health and financial wellbeing support- Life Assurance- Employee share options- Ongoing learning, development, and career progression opportunitiesIf you're an experienced mechanical technician looking to work in a world-class engineering facility on cutting-edge aerospace products, Shorterm Group would love to hear from you. Please contact Max Fairclough at Shorterm Group to find out more.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 14 days
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7NR
Full Time
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- Shorterm Group is seeking experienced Assembly & Test Technicians for a full-time, permanent position in Wolverhampton, with a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per year.
- The role requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, preferably within the aerospace sector.
- Key responsibilities include assembling and testing complex aerospace actuators, performing diagnostics, and conducting quality audits.
- Candidates should be apprentice trained or possess equivalent qualifications in Mechanical Engineering, along with proficiency in using precision measuring tools.
- The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 33 days of annual leave, a company pension, private medical insurance, and opportunities for ongoing development.
