Assembly/Test Technician

Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
  
• Shift Pattern: Permanent Nights (after 3-month training period)
  
• Shift Hours:
  Monday & Tuesday: 8:45 PM - 6:15 AM
  Wednesday: 9:00 PM - 6:15 AM
  Thursday: 9:15 PM - 6:30 AM
  Salary: Competitive + Night Shift Allowance
  
  Shorterm Group is currently recruiting for an experienced Assembly and Test Technician to join an advanced manufacturing site in Tewkesbury, supporting a major player in the aerospace sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a skilled, collaborative team working on high-spec, flight-critical components for commercial aircraft systems.
  
  This position offers long-term stability, development opportunities, and excellent working conditions in a clean, modern environment.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
• Carry out high-precision assembly and testing of aerospace components and systems.
  
• Perform diagnostic testing and disassembly for rework and fault rectification.
  
• Clean parts to specification, complete flow matching operations, and apply finishing processes such as wire locking, labelling, and documentation.
  
• Work to engineering instructions, quality standards, and approved documentation.
  
• Maintain ownership of your work through to final inspection - this is a stamp-holder level role.
  
  Essential Skills & Experience
  
• Hands-on experience in a similar production role - ideally in aerospace or precision engineering.
  
• Proficient in using hand tools, measuring gauges, and diagnostic equipment.
  
• Comfortable interpreting technical documents, assembly drawings, and quality procedures.
  
• Either apprentice trained or able to demonstrate equivalent experience and capability.
  
• Experience with self-inspection and/or holding a company quality stamp is highly desirable.
  
• Familiarity with servo valve operations is an advantage.
  
• Basic knowledge of 5S/lean manufacturing principles (training can be provided).
  
  What's on Offer
  
• Competitive salary + night shift allowance
  
• 33 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays)
  
• Private Medical Insurance
  
• Life Assurance & Company Pension (starting at 6% employer contribution)
  
• Access to mental health and financial wellbeing support
  
• Free onsite parking & electric car charging
  
• Onsite gym facilities
  
• Clear career progression and training opportunities
  
• Employee Share Options
  
  Ready to take the next step in your aerospace engineering career?
  Apply today with Shorterm Group to join a world-class team delivering precision engineering at the highest level