Instrument Technician

Location:Lewes, East Sussex

Hours:Full-Time | Permanent
Salary:£30,000 - £35,000 DOE

Join a Leading Scientific Instrument Manufacturer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Instrument Technician to join a progressive and commercially driven scientific instrument manufacturing company. Working within a skilled and motivated team, this role focuses on high-quality assembly and testing of vacuum-based instruments, with a strong emphasis on precision, consistency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble high-quality vacuum instruments from kits of parts, working at a bench as part of a small team.
Oversee all aspects of instrument builds, including final inspection and testing.
Repair and service products, occasionally installing customer-owned instruments in-house or on-site.
Conduct testing and calibration of finished products.
Travel may be required after gaining relevant product knowledge and experience.
Maintain accurate administrative records to ensure compliance with quality standards.

What We’re Looking For:

Electro-mechanical assembly and test experience in a relevant industry.
Background in electro-mechanical system build manufacturing.
Ability to fault-find using circuit diagrams.
Experience in electrical and electronic testing.
Hands-on experience with precision-engineered mechanical assembly.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical engineering drawings.
Experience using electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters) and mechanical measurement instruments (e.g., micrometers, Vernier gauges).
Strong manual dexterity and experience using hand and power tools.
High attention to detail and the ability to work to tight production deadlines.

Preferred Experience (Not Essential):

Experience working with vacuum-based scientific instrumentation.
Understanding of vacuum engineering principles.
Familiarity with helium leak checking and safe handling of pressurised gas bottles.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques (Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, etc.).

Additional Requirements:

Good colour perception (must pass a colour perception test).
Ability to sit/stand for long periods and handle heavy equipment as required.
Due to the rural location, own transport is essential.

Why Join?

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to work in a highly skilled, specialist team.
Career development within a cutting-edge manufacturing environment.
A role that offers variety, hands-on technical work, and problem-solving challenges.

If you have strong technical skills, a passion for precision engineering, and thrive in a team-based culture, apply today!

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