Location:
Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD
Business Unit: Taylor Hobson Posting Date: Aug 5, 2026
Job Description:
Position Summary:
We are looking for a full time Assembly Technician to join our expanding Product Assembly team. This is a great opportunity for a person to practice their technological and Assembly skills within a world leading metrology business. The work is varied and includes product assembly and testing of our high precision metrology instrumentation. Full on-site training is provided. Shift working may be required.
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate skills in electrical and mechanical precision assembly with the ability to support internal customers, other departments, and team members.
- Support the implementation of new products into production by supporting prototype builds, team training, and SOP’s to drive efficiency
- Work with Engineers to develop techniques and processes to improve current methods, ensuring high-quality and cost-efficient products.
- Remain task oriented, consistently delivering high levels of output and customer satisfaction.
- Add to the existing team ethos by working closely with colleagues to deliver Operation Excellence.
- Assemble, test, and calibrate valuable products, at times working with small components and demanding deadlines.
- Develop product knowledge to support all areas of Assembly production when required.
- Ensure high standards of quality throughout the Assembly cells to deliver excellence in customer service.
- Become a role model to other team members and Apprentices, promoting high standards and a positive work ethic.
Requirements for Consideration:
Essential Skills:
- Experience in electrical and mechanical Assembly
- Track record of working closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Research & Design
- Able to read and digest mechanical drawings and electrical schematics
- Able to produce significant output with minimal wasted effort
- A strong track record of delivering quality product to customers
- Methodical approach to precision assembly
- Experience in inspection fundamentals
- Experience building intricate mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to work both alone and in teams as required by the individual task
- Run test procedures, collect data, and complete technical reports
- Participate in project team meetings
Desirable Skills:
- Experience in delivering projects to improve cost, quality, and efficiency
- Previous experience working within an ISO 9001 accredited environment.
- Experience in Optical, Electrical & Mechanical instrumentation
Required Personal Attributes:
- Honesty/Integrity – Does not cut corners ethically. Earns trust and maintains confidence. Does what is right. Speaks plainly and truthfully.
- Follow through on commitments – Lives up to verbal and written agreements.
- Attention to detail – Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project
- Flexibility/adaptability – adjusts quickly to change priority and conditions. Copes effectively with complexity and change
- Enthusiasm – Exhibits passion and excitement over work. Has a can-do attitude
- Worth Ethic – possess a strong willingness to work hard and sometimes long hours to get the job done. Has a track record of working hard
- High standards – Expects personal performance to be nothing short of the best
- Listening skills – Lets others speak and seeks to understand their viewpoints
- Communication – speaks and writes clearly and articulately without being over verbose or talkative.
- Teamwork – reaches out to peers and cooperates with managers to establish overall collaborative working relationship.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Minimum of a L3 Apprenticeship in either Mechanical or Electronic disciplines
- HNC/HND or higher in a Engineering discipline preferred
What we offer you:
- A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
- 1pm Friday finish.
- Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
- Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
- Generous matched pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Option to join private health plan.
- Enhanced maternity pay.
- We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
- Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
- Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
- Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
- Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
- Employee referral scheme of £1000
- Cycle to work scheme.
- An inclusive workforce.
- Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.
Business Unit:
- Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
- We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
- We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
- Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf® PGI, Form Talysurf® i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf® PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
- Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
- Website: www.taylor\-hobson.com
Compensation
Currency: GBP Salary Minimum: Market Salary Maximum: Market Incentive: Market Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.
AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.
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