Semi-Skilled Technician

Job Title: Semi-Skilled Technician

Location: Stockport

Contract: Permanent

Salary:     £17.76 p/hr

About the Organisation

With over a century of engineering heritage, this organisation is recognised globally for delivering high‑quality, safety‑critical military equipment and advanced vehicle systems. Their workforce includes specialists across Operations, Assembly, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support — all contributing to a substantial and growing order book.

As the business continues to expand, they are seeking motivated, capable individuals to join their engineering and assembly teams at a modern UK manufacturing facility.

Role Purpose

To support the production function by ensuring a smooth, continuous workflow across vehicle assembly and rework operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Dressing various components in line with specification and achieve quality standards
• Shot peen & Hammer peen various components in line with specification and achieve quality standards
• Gauging of various components in line with specification and achieve quality standards
• General housekeeping and labouring duties across the site (emptying bins, brushing- up, mopping and occasionally painting etc.) if required
• Comply with the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and identify health and safety hazards prior to the commencement of work.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience within a similar role
• Stacker/FLT licence is desirable
• Ability to conduct work duties in in a manner that is safe for themselves and colleagues.
• Able to work to deadlines and adapt to changing conditions
• Develops a collaborative approach to meet multiple and potentially conflicting requests
• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate effectively and clearly at all levels of the business
• Ability to prioritise, use own initiative and organise work with minimal supervision

What’s on Offer

• Generous pension scheme
• Early finish on Fridays
• Life assurance
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• On‑site electric vehicle charging
• Long‑service awards
• Opportunities for further training and qualifications

The organisation is also a proud supporter of the Armed Forces community and actively welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists and cadets.

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