Assembly Technician

Chess Dynamics; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company in Wokingham is seeking a skilled assembly technician to produce wiring looms and perform light mechanical assembly. The ideal candidate will be adept at working with drawings and schematics, familiar with IPC-A-610 standards, and possess a strong capability in assembling various connectors. This role offers a flexible working environment with excellent benefits including 28 days of annual leave, a pension plan, and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

Lunchtime finishes on a Friday

28 days annual leave

Hybrid / flexible working arrangements

Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%

Employee Assistance Programme

Health Cash Plan

Company shares incentive plan

Regular sports and social activities

Qualifications

• Proven capability of working with technical drawings and components.
• Experience with IPC-A-610 assembly standards.
• Effective communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Production of wiring looms with various connectors.
• Perform light mechanical assembly tasks.

Skills

Working with drawings, schematics and parts-lists

Assembling soldered and crimped connectors

Assembly to IPC-A-610 class 2

IT literate, including basic use of MS Office

Experience in the Defence industry or similar sectors

Job description

Overview

• Production of wiring looms using both soldered and crimped connectors.
• Light mechanical assembly.

Skills & Experience

• Proven capability of working with drawings, schematics and parts-lists.
• Assembling soldered and crimped connectors.
• Assembly to IPC-A-610 class 2.
• IT literate including basic use of MS Office.
• Have experience in the Defence industry or similar sectors (for example, scientific equipment manufacturers, special purpose machine builders or high-end customisation companies).

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates our company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence and Courage.
• Highly organised and methodical approach, with an eye for detail.
• A flexible, conscientious, and diligent attitude.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and written skills.
• A resilient and adaptable approach at all times.

Work life balance

• Lunchtime finishes on a Friday
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements
• 28 days annual leave
• Christmas closure
• Group pension plan – matched contributions up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Programme gives you and your family access to 4 key services including remote GP service, second opinion, mental health pathway service and physiotherapy consultations
• Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline
• Company shares incentive plan and save as you earn scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives, including access to wellbeing app and the additionof mental health support for all employees. Plus, regular activities across our sites to support and promote wellbeing
• Regular sports and social activities
• Health Cash Plan
• Reward platform (high street discounts, employee benefits, health, and wellbeing offerings).
• Excellent learning & development opportunities
• Great working environment with free, onsite car parking across all our locations

Security Clearance Requirements

Due to the nature of our business, our staff need to be able to obtain UK Security Clearance as a mandated requirement. Therefore, if successful, you will need to provide proof of identity, employment history and right to work in the UK, along with proof of UK residency for at least five years.