Assembly Technician

Proactive
Sunbury Common, Surrey, TW16 7PF, United Kingdom
Last week
£30,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Posted
15 May 2026 (Last week)

Electromechanical Production Technician - Sunbury, TW16

Proactive Global is currently recruiting a highly organised Production Technician with experience in mechanical/electronic assembly, ideally with exposure to the medical device industry.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Electromechanical Production Technician to join a small but growing team of assemblers and technicians. The successful applicant will be self-motivated with a good understanding of mechanical and electrical assembly and quality control.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electro-mechanical assembly work on all products, following drawings, parts lists, procedures, and work instructions.

Conduct testing on all products, working to drawings, parts lists, procedures, and work instructions.

Work on prototype projects when required.

Carry out inspection processes in line with QA procedures on all products when needed.

Follow company quality management system procedures where applicable.

Complete any packing requirements.

Follow all H&S guidelines as set out in drawings, parts lists, procedures, work instructions, risk assessments, and QA procedures.Skills and Experience

Self-motivated.

Ability to work effectively within a small team.

Experience with mechanical/electronic assembly, ideally in medical devices.

Understanding of quality control and QA processes.If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Joanna Siedlecka on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to (url removed) or alternatively, apply to this advert!

Proactive also offer a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you know anyone that could be suited to this position then please contact Proactive with there details and if they are placed by Proactive you will receive £250. *T&Cs apply*

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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