Production Technician

Production Technician | Oxford | £28,000pa - £32,000pa plus benefits:   MARS Recruitment is exclusively recruiting a mechanical biased Production Technician on behalf of a leading specialist manufacturer of high-tech devices. This organisation was originally a University spinout and has gone from strength to strength over the last 10 years, growing year on year.   The successful Production Technician will be joining a relaxed and supportive environment, where you can pick and choose your start and finish times. The company have recently introduced a condensed working scheme, so every other week you can enjoy a 4 day working week. Our client is looking for a Production Technician who is passionate about mechanical assembly, high tech and complex mechanical work.   Key Responsibilities The successful Production Technician will need to be an enthusiastic and self-motivated technician with excellent analytical and technical skills. You will also have a combination of key responsibilities: Assemble products, jigs, fixtures and test equipment in accordance with the Quality Manual, technical specifications, drawings and work instructions Manufacture or modify, as required, components, jigs, fixtures and test equipment in accordance with drawings and instruction Participate in design and post-project reviews Ensure all work is carried out safely and tidily and in accordance with Health and Safety policies and procedures, including local risk assessments Check own work and report any quality issues Participate in improvement projects, cost improvements and problem solving activities as required from time to time Maintain plant, test equipment and tools in a good working condition.   Essential Production Technician Experience & Skills Experience in the manufacture, test and installation of scientific instrumentation, assemblies or similar Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, functional specifications, work instructions, etc. Experience of working within an ISO9001 discipline Desirable Familiarity with precision mechanisms and/or ultra high vacuum technology Experience in the safe operation of milling, turning, grinding equipment and cranes   Our client is offering an excellent salary of up to £32,000pa, an excellent benefits package including 25 days holiday, contributory pension, life insurance, relaxed and flexible working environment.   If this Production Technician role sounds of interest, please send in an application to Lee at MARS recruitment.      MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.   MARS Recruitment is a specialist Engineering & IT recruiter working in partnership with companies across the UK and offers services of both an Employment Business (for Temporary/Contract roles) and an Employment Agency (for Permanent roles)