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Production Assembly Technicians

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, England, United Kingdom

Expire in: a month

Job Description

️We're Hiring: Production Assembly Technicians 

📍 Crawley, West Sussex | 🕒 Full-time, Permanent

What if your skills could help shape the future of premium air travel? As a Production Assembly Technician, could you be the person behind the precision and quality that goes into creating the next generation of Business Class aircraft seating?

At Unum Aircraft Seating, we're redefining what premium air travel feels like. Our smart, adaptable, lie-flat seating solutions are designed to deliver exceptional passenger comfort, while combining engineering expertise, innovative design and the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency. And we're just getting started.

Unum Aircraft Seating - Reliably comfortable, responsibly made.  

🚀 Why Join Unum?

Be part of a growing, ambitious company that's changing the aircraft seating industry
Work on premium products with real-world impact
Join a culture built on collaboration, sustainability, and quality
And there's more - our benefits include:
Competitive salary
5 weeks holiday + bank holidays
Early finish on Fridays 🎉
Flexible start and finish times
Three attractive pension scheme options
Electric car & cycle-to-work schemes
Access to employee discounts and wellbeing platform🔧What you will be doing as a Production Assembly Technician at Unum?

You'll be at the heart of our manufacturing process, using your technical skills and attention to detail to precisely assemble Business Class aircraft seat structures and components. Working with hand and power tools, jigs and fixtures, you'll follow technical drawings and specifications, carry out quality checks and ensure every seat meets our exacting standards for quality, safety and performance.  It's a hands-on role where your skill, precision and attention to detail will directly contribute to bringing our innovative aircraft seating designs to life.

As a key member of our Production team, you'll:

Assemble our Business Class aircraft seat structures and components using hand tools, power tools, jigs, and fixtures
Interpret technical drawings, work instructions, and specifications accurately
Perform mechanical and/or electrical sub-assemblies as required
Carry out quality checks throughout the assembly process to ensure conformance to specifications
Report defects, malfunctions, or safety issues promptly 
Maintain a clean and organised work environment in line with 5S and health & safety practices
Support continuous improvement initiatives within the production line
Record production data as required (e.g., build times, serial numbers, non-conformance reports)
Work collaboratively within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues across departments🧠 What we look for in our Production Assembly Technicians

Could you be the hands-on, precision-focused person we're looking for? If you have experience in mechanical or electrical assembly, a keen eye for detail and the technical skills to work confidently from engineering drawings and with hand and power tools, you could be a great fit for our Assembly Technician team at Unum Aircraft Seating.

You'll bring:

Previous experience in a mechanical or electrical assembly role (ideally within aerospace, automotive, or a similar precision industry)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation within a highly regulated environment
Skilled in the use of basic hand and power tools
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and workplace safety procedures
Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
Previous experience with aircraft seating and/or working to CAA and EASA standards would be a great advantage, although this is not essential.Ready to build what's next? 
If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team shaping the future of aircraft seating, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and tell us a little more about yourself.

Everyone belongs here
At Unum Aircraft Seating, we believe great ideas come from different perspectives and experiences. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued, respected and able to do their best work. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Your journey, your way
We want every candidate to have a great experience with us. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment or interview process, just let us know — we're happy to help.

A quick note before you apply
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility will be required before you start with us.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we may close a vacancy early if we receive enough suitable applications. If you're interested, we recommend applying sooner rather than later.

And this is just the beginning
Our roles aren't set in stone. As Unum grows, our people and our opportunities grow with us. The role you join us for today may look different tomorrow — and that's exactly the point

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