Assembly Technician

About The Role Engineered to Protect, thats our promise, we protect what matters - our nations, our waters, our land, our cities, our people, our environment, our world.The Assembly Technician is to provide assembly support to Production and Engineering operations. The candidate must be capable of filling a Assembly Technician position within SEAs Production Department in Barnstaple reporting to the Cell Lead. Assembly Technician will be based at our Barnstaple site. This role does require being onsite 5 days a week. The salary for this role is up to £28.5k, depending on experience. Whatyoullbedoing Working in a multi-skilled production team you will be responsible for providing assembly and machining support to Production and Engineering teams. Working closely with the Wiring Technicians, Test Technicians and Engineers to make sure our products are delivered to customers on time and with the highest quality standards Training support for company apprentices to gain experience with machine tools, developing the individuals skills, promoting shop H&S and instilling good housekeeping culture About our company At SEA, we develop and deliver advanced solutions to make our world safer, cleaner and more efficient. We provide state-of-the-art applications for naval ship and fleet protection, and undersea surveillance systems. In-service across the globe, our systems deliver a rapid response to threats and system effectiveness and interoperation. Our systems support an ever-growing number of navies across the world, and we continue to bolster our already specialist, on-the-ground knowledge of key overseas markets. What we offer At our core, we encourage innovation, flexibility and out-of-the-box thinking to solve problems, so were always looking for talented, flexible, and creative people to bring their best to SEA. In return we offer generous rewards, a fantastic work/life balance, and excellent career and training opportunities for everyone who joins. Havea look atthe benefits we offer: Work life balance Hybrid/flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave, plus buy and sell Up to 16 days flexi leave accrual Half day Fridays Reservists in theArmedForces receive special paid leave Family & wellbeing Private medical health insurance & Employee Assistance Program All Staff Bonus Group Pension Plan of up to 7% employer contribution Cycle to work scheme Wellbeing Centre Sports & Social activities Employee Discounts portal - online and in-store discounts, travel savings Canada Life GP and financial advice Life assurance policy Publication and recruitment bonus rewards Development opportunities, including online learning Facilities & resources Electric vehicle charging points at all sites Private seated lunch areas Onsite bistro (Barnstaple office) and free hot and cold beverages Onsite showers and toiletries provision Free onsite parking Theskills you need Previous experience working in a skilled assembly technician/mechanical assembly or electro-mechanical role. You will be able to follow these instructions to create a full assembly using a mix of electrical and mechanical assembly skills Have good practical skills, where attention to detail is essential, requiring the minimum levels of supervision Ideally you will have completed a relevant engineering or technical apprenticeship, have an NVQ Level 3 or have significant experience in a relevant role Ability to use a soldering iron and be familiar with wiring operations would also be advantageous Join us and be part of something smaller - with500people in the UK and Canada - doing something bigger: protecting what matters. If youd like to know more, please give Kelly Thomas from our Talent Acquisition Team a call on 03330 414300. Or reach out to us on

Location: Barnstaple, South West, GB

Posted Date: 7/7/2025