Assembly Technician

Assembly Technician
Location: Bedford - Salary: £32k - £38k , 26 days holiday, Private Health + Bens - Mon - Fri (8am - 4pm) - flexible options may be available.
We are looking to recruit an Assembly Technician to join a well-established engineering R&D company based in Bedfordshire. The company is focusing on developing brand new disruptive technology which are helping to revolutionise high precision engineering companies in industries such as Aerospace, Space, Defence, Automotive, etc. The Assembly Technician will produce metal components, focusing on CNC milling, programming, setting/operating, blending joint lines, installing pressure tubing and assembling models.
Due to the nature of the work the successful candidate will need to satisfy security clearance requirements - including the last 5 years continual UK residency.
Assembly Technician requirements:
* Good understanding of EDM wiring and plunge, turning, jig boring, grinding CNC machining and other model manufacturing skills.
* Experienced in the bench fitting of components, sub-assemblies, and assemblies as well as experience of tightly-toleranced bespoke component manufacture.
* Understanding of quality standards and continuous improvement, an excellent attention to detail.
* A Team player capable of mentoring and coaching less experienced staff.
Location: Bedfordshire (commutable from Bedford, St. Neots, Luton, Royston, Milton Keynes, Cambridge etc.)