Assembly Technician - Scientific Instruments

  • TalentTech Recruitment
  • Newcastle, Staffordshire
  • Oct 22, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

Assembly Technician - Scientific Instruments

Scientific & Laboratory Instrumentation - Mass Spectrometry

Site based in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Commutable from: Stoke-on-Trent, Crewe

£28,000k Basic Salary (Pro rata) + Bonus + Training + Benefits

  • Have you got an electromechanical assembly background?
  • Are you interested in the world of scientific and laboratory equipment?
  • Seeking a permanent, part-time role with flexible hours to suit?

If you've answered yes, this could be a brilliant opportunity for you. A unique role with an organisation who have an established team. Plus, the benefit of flexible working arrangements! 16 - 20 hours per week, split across 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-days; you decide!

Your Role as an Assembly Technician:

  • You will be site based in Newcastle-under-Lyme and will be responsible for the testing, service, and build of bespoke scientific and laboratory equipment.
  • Utilising your previous experience and ongoing training, you will be ensuring that systems are correctly working.
    • Testing electronic and mechanical systems, as well as magnets and ion sources
    • Wiring and assembling instruments
    • Acceptance testing before shipping to customers across the world
  • Working as part of an experienced team you will be supported and will become a valued member of the company.
  • 16 - 20 hours per week with flexibility to split across 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-days, Mon - Fri.

Ideal background for the Assembly Technician Position:

  • You need to have strong electromechanical assembly experience and a genuine practical interest.
  • Ideally you will have experience reading engineering / technical drawings and schematics.
  • Strong eye for detail, great practical, technical & problem-solving ability.
  • Experience with soldering, crimping, and mechanical assembly.
  • A genuine interest in the world of science, labs and electronics engineering.
  • Able to commute daily to the Newcastle-under-Lyme facility daily.
  • Right to work in the UK indefinitely as sponsorship won't be provided.
  • Please include your hobbies and interests on your CV.

The Company recruiting for the Assembly Technician:

  • This well-respected manufacturer of laboratory instrumentation works with a wide portfolio of international clients.
  • The company was founded due to involvement in the space sector.
  • Their equipment is trusted by well-known leading organisations.
  • Joining a small team who get on well together; personality fit is key here.
  • Internal hobbies include nature, electronics, and music, among other things.
  • An 'easy going' and honest environment.

The Package for the Assembly Technician:

  • £28,000 Basic Salary (Pro-rata).
  • Company performance related bonus.
  • Full flexibility on working hours (16 - 20 split across multiple days).
  • Permanent, part-time position.
  • Benefits and Training opportunities.
  • 20 days holiday + stats (Pro-rata).

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.

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