Expire in: 24 days
Location: Cambridge (CB3)
Duration: 3 months with the potential to be extended
Hours: 30 hours per week (4 days per week with Wednesdays off)
Salary: £14 - £18 per hour
Job Reference: 35752
Polytec are seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to join our Cambridge based client. You will be responsible for assembling, testing, and packing high-precision electromechanical instruments according to standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring quality documentation is maintained and stock levels are tracked. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support 3D printing processes, and assist with occasional on-site visits or R&D prototyping. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the forefront of life science innovation in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assemble precision electromechanical devices
* Perform module and end-of-line (EOL) testing
* Maintain, upgrade, and service in-house instruments
* Operate and maintain 3D printers
* Pack and ship finished products
* Conduct occasional field visits to client sites
* Complete documentation (e.g., NCRs, ECRs, batch records)
* Adhere to SOPs and health & safety standards
* Maintain a clean and organized production space following 5S principles
Requirements:
* Proven mechanical technician experience (3+ years in a production environment)
* High attention to detail and work ethic
* Physically capable of lifting boxes up to 30kg
* Desirable experience with precision assemblies (e.g. microfluidics, optics, linear motion systems)
Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below
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