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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