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Craft Technician

This hands-on role involves the build and assembly of special purpose machinery, including mechanical fitting, electrical wiring, and working to tight tolerances. Key Responsibilities: Build and assemble various types…

Engineering
Pay rate £14 – £16/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 20 July 2026

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This hands-on role involves the build and assembly of special purpose machinery, including mechanical fitting, electrical wiring, and working to tight tolerances.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and assemble various types of special purpose machinery and sub-assemblies from scratch

Precision mechanical fitting and assembly work

Point-to-point wiring, cable crimping, and termination

Use a range of hand tools (spanners, screwdrivers, ratchet sets) and power tools

Read and work from detailed engineering drawings

Use of measuring equipment such as Verniers and Micrometers

Experience with vacuum systems is beneficial

Must be able to work to very tight tolerances

Previous experience building complex machinery is essential

Pay Rates (PAYE):

Training Rate: £14.01 per hour

Standard Shift Rate: £16.11 per hour

Overtime 1.5 (OT 1.5x): £21.02 per hour

Emergency Overtime (x2.00): £28.02 per hour

Working Hours:

Training Period:

6:30 am - 3:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

After Training:

6:30 am - 6:30 pm (4 days on / 4 days off)

Benefits:

Weekly pay

Onsite parking
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