Location: Send, Surrey
Salary: Minimum Wage (plus monthly production bonus)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm with flexible core hours)
Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a global leading manufacturing business in Send, Surrey to recruit a motivated Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler to join their engineering team.
The role offers involvement in building high-quality mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies within a modern, state-of-the-art facility. Working within a supportive, cross-trained team, the successful candidate will play a key role in meeting factory production targets while gaining valuable technical skills and professional development.
Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler Responsibilities
*
Assemble mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies from technical drawings and procedures.
*
Safely and correctly utilize hand tools, power tools, torque tools, and dedicated assembly fixtures.
*
Test and inspect completed assemblies using standard procedures, jigs, and fixtures.
*
Perform general assembly work efficiently to meet monthly factory production targets.
*
Work within a dust-free, cleanroom environment as required by specific production workflows.
*
Follow strict company quality standards, ISO procedures, and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) controls.
*
Ensure all completed work meets precise engineering specifications and customer requirements.
*
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in line with 5S principles and health & safety requirements.
*
Support the training of new team members and assist with wider operational activities when required.
Trainee Electro/Mechanical Assembler Requirements
*
Strong organizational skills and a high attention to detail.
*
A methodical approach to work with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
*
An enthusiastic, proactive attitude with a strong eagerness to learn and execute new skills.
*
Must live within a manageable daily commute to the global headquarters in Send, Surrey.
*
No previous technical experience is required, as full training on assembly, testing, ESD control, and quality procedures is provided.
Desirable Skills
*
Any basic hands-on experience using hand tools or power tools (mechanical, technical, or DIY hobbies).
*
Familiarity with or an interest in working within a high-quality production, manufacturing, or engineering environment.
*
A collaborative mindset to work effectively within an experienced, cross-trained technical assembly team.
What’s On Offer
*
Financial Rewards: Minimum wage base salary plus a monthly production bonus linked to the value of goods invoiced from the factory.
*
Work-Life Balance: Full-time, permanent position with flexibility on start and finish times in line with core working hours.
*
Generous Leave: 24 days holiday per annum, plus additional Bank Holidays.
*
Health & Wellness: BUPA private medical insurance and a non-contributory Simply Health cash-back plan (available post-probation).
*
Fitness Benefits: Free membership to an on-site gym, alongside free weekly on-site yoga and boxercise sessions.
*
Premium Staff Facilities: Free on-site parking with EV car charging access, dedicated transport to and from the local station, and multi-cultural feast day celebrations.
*
Secured Protection: Aviva private pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution), Group Life Insurance (2x basic salary), and sickness absence pay.
*
Career Development: A well-funded staff development budget with a dedicated team providing clear pathways to progress into Skilled Assembler, Test Technician, or Production Technician roles.
If you are an enthusiastic individual looking to kickstart your career within a stable, world-class manufacturing and optical innovation environment, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment for a confidential discussion.
Syntech Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary placements.
INDT
Salary description
£12.71 - £13.21 per hour