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    Assembly Technician - West Wycombe, United Kingdom - Oxford Instruments plc

    Oxford Instruments plc
    Oxford Instruments plc West Wycombe, United Kingdom

    3 weeks ago

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    Assembly Technician – Oxford Instruments

    Oxford Instruments is looking for an Assembly Technician to join the team at our High Wycombe site. As an Assembly Technician, you will play a key role in bringing cutting-edge devices to life, ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

    About Oxford Instruments

    Oxford Instruments is a leading company in the high-tech tools and systems industry. Founded in 1959, we specialize in designing, manufacturing, and supporting scientific instruments used in areas such as materials science, nanotechnology, and industrial applications, contributing significantly to scientific knowledge and technological progress.

    What Oxford Instruments Offers You

    • Development and mentorship opportunities
    • Inclusive, Innovative, Trusted, Purposeful culture
    • Diverse and inclusive working environment fostering collaboration and innovation
    • Comprehensive benefits package including Friday finishes, health insurance, pension, and more

    Primary Purpose of the Role:

    Manufacture products and components meeting quality, time, and cost objectives.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Manage personal workload to achieve milestones
    • Support best practice processes and continuous improvement
    • Operate within Quality policies
    • Maintain flexibility in changing requirements
    • Monitor processes and suggest corrective actions
    • Support team performance and development
    • Maintain effective team relationships
    • Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies

    Requirements for the Role:

    Education / Qualifications:

    • Relevant engineering qualification (e.g., apprenticeship, NVQ)
    • Prior experience in a similar role

    Professional Skills/Abilities:

    • Mechanical and electrical assembly knowledge
    • Experience in wiring, soldering, and bench assemblies
    • Health & Safety compliance

    Personal Qualities:

    • Challenges constructively
    • Works with minimal supervision
    • Focuses on process improvements
    • Positive, professional attitude
    • Drives a quality culture
    • Adaptable to change
    • Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and openness
    • Desire for quality work and accountability
    • Effective communication skills
    • Team player with independence

    Selection Process:

    After you apply, our recruitment team will assess your application against the role requirements. You will have an initial call with our Talent Acquisition partner to discuss the role further. Subsequently, you will be invited for interviews, typically conducted via Teams initially and in-person for the second interview.