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Shorterm Group
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 6 days
Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV1 1LX, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
Life Insurance
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Assembly & Test Technician is available for a leading aerospace organization in Wolverhampton, UK, offering a full-time, permanent role.
- Candidates should possess an apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, along with proven hands-on experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally within aerospace.
- The role requires precision assembly and testing of aerospace components, with responsibilities including diagnostic testing and quality audits.
- The salary for this position is competitive, with a comprehensive benefits package that includes 33 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a company pension starting at 6%.
- Candidates must also be eligible for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance due to the nature of the work.
Location: Onsite - Wolverhampton, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:15pm, Friday 7:30am-11:30am
I am currently recruiting for an experienced Assembly & Test Technician on behalf of my client, a leading organisation in the aerospace sector based in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled team, supporting either the Global Sustainment (GS) repair station or the Original Equipment (OE) team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and a keen eye for precision, working on flight-critical aerospace components in a high-quality, regulated environment.
What's in it for you?
This role offers excellent career development and learning opportunities within a highly respected aerospace organisation, along with a fantastic work culture built on collaboration and technical excellence. A comprehensive benefits package includes:
*33 days annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
*Private Medical Insurance
*Life Assurance and Company Pension (starting at 6%)
*Flexible benefits scheme and employee share options
*Free onsite parking and EV charging
*Mental health support and financial wellbeing resources
Key Responsibilities
For the OE Team:
*Precision assembly and testing of actuators and subcomponents
*Use of inspection tools including micrometers, vernier calipers, and height gauges
For the GS Team:
*Diagnostic testing and fault finding on aerospace actuators
*Compiling detailed survey reports and inspecting component parts
General Duties:
*Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and maintenance manuals
*Completing quality audits and supporting the release to service of repaired units
Candidate Profile
*Apprenticeship trained or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
*Proven hands-on experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment, preferably within aerospace or a similar sector
*Strong understanding of assembly and test processes
*Confident in following strict procedures and working within regulated quality systems
*Proactive and quality-focused approach
Career Development
Opportunities to progress into senior technical or specialist roles
Access to further training and academic partnerships
Additional Information
Due to the nature of the work, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance will be required. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain this clearance.
