Lead Build Technician - Electromechanical

Lead Build Technician – Electromechanical
Location: Royston
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000
Employment Type: Permanent
Sector: Robotics
  
Are you a hands-on leader/supervisor who enjoys both building and developing others? We're partnering with a rapidly growing robotics manufacturer that designs, builds and supports cutting-edge robotic equipment and they’re looking for a Lead Build Technician to join their manufacturing team.
  
The Opportunity
This Lead Build Technician – Electromechanical role is approximately 80% hands-on and 20% supervising a small team of technicians. You’ll be involved in:

Building and testing new robotic equipment
Repairing, refurbishing and upgrading existing fleet units
Supporting production capability as the business scales
You do not need previous robotics experience, but you must have a background in electronics or electro-mechanical assembly and build.
As the company grows, you’ll help shape manufacturing operations, processes and team capability.
  
What You’ll Be Doing

Working on the shop floor to fully understand product build and test processes
Leading, mentoring and supporting a small team of technicians
Ensuring build instructions and documentation are followed and adopted
Delivering production plans with the buyer/planner
Driving continuous improvement, standardised work and 5S practices
Assisting with the introduction of new products into manufacture   
  
What We’re Looking For in this Lead Build Technician – Electromechanical position:
Essential:

Degree in engineering, operations management or a related science
Supervisory or team-leading experience
Hands-on technical experience in manufacturing, assembly, testing or similar
Experience hiring or developing team members
Proven root cause problem-solving ability
Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK   
Personal Attributes:

Disciplined, proactive and delivery-focused
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritise effectively
Balanced approach to process adherence and practical intervention
Data-driven and improvement-focused
Personable and emotionally intelligent
Enjoys simple, practical solutions   
What’s on Offer

Training in lean manufacturing
Progression towards senior manufacturing leadership
Involvement across the full product lifecycle
Opportunity to help scale a rapidly growing hardware business   
Interested? Let’s talk.
For more information on this Lead Build Technician – Electromechanical job or to apply, contact:
Lewis Phillips
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