Assembly Technician (Electrical)

About the role

Syntegon's Bristol subsidiary, Kliklok, makes secondary packaging machinery such as cartoners, sleevers and handling equipment for the food, confectionery and bakery industries. It is looking for a motivated Assembly Technician with an electrical background who enjoys hands-on work in a close-knit team. The role involves assembling and wiring machines and components so they are delivered on time, to the highest quality standards and to the customer's satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble and wire components and complete machines
• Build subassemblies, machine panels and wiring
• Apply and verify electrical bias during testing and commissioning to ensure correct functionality of electrical components and systems
• Complete quality documentation and identify improvement opportunities
• Operate lifting and handling equipment once trained
• Contribute to improvements and support 5S and safety initiatives on the shop floor
• Help achieve the operational goals of the assembly department

Required profile

• A completed electrical qualification (required)
• Experience in mechanical and electrical assembly in a machine-building environment
• Passion for electrical engineering and enjoyment of solving technical challenges
• Proactive, flexible, accurate and able to work under pressure while maintaining quality

Required skills

• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand Bills of Materials
• Understanding of electrical biasing principles and their impact on system performance
• Good technical skills and dexterity with sheet metal, machined and electrical components
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail and computer literacy
• A forklift licence and knowledge of Lean manufacturing are a plus

What we offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexible working with an annualised hours scheme
• Pension scheme with life assurance of 7 times annual salary
• Simply Health medical cashback plan and income protection after 2 years' service
• Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, wellbeing support and a friendly, social culture