Assembler

Job Title: Welding & Precision Assembly Technician

Location: Whitney

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

Hours:  8am-4:40pm Mon – Thurs / 8am-1pm Fri

Role Purpose

We are seeking a skilled, practical technician to manufacture and assemble high-quality cryogenic products. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on precision welding, soldering, brazing and mechanical assembly. The successful candidate will produce neat, accurate and leak-tight assemblies from stainless steel, copper and other materials, working carefully to engineering drawings and defined quality standards.

Experience in TIG welding, soft soldering and silver brazing/hard soldering would be highly advantageous. However, we will also consider candidates with strong mechanical aptitude, excellent attention to detail and a genuine willingness to learn specialist cryogenic manufacturing techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture and assemble nitrogen and helium transfer lines, vacuum components, pipework and other related cryogenic products.Carry out high-quality TIG welding, particularly on thin-wall stainless-steel components and tube assemblies.Perform accurate soft soldering and silver brazing/hard soldering on copper, brass, stainless steel and mixed-material assemblies.Assemble small, delicate and close-tolerance components with a high level of care and precision.Fit tubes, flanges, connectors, vacuum fittings and mechanical components in accordance with drawings and specifications.Use jigs, fixtures, gauges and measuring equipment to maintain alignment and dimensional accuracy.Carry out tube preparation, forming, bending and fitting where required.Inspect welds, soldered joints and completed assemblies for workmanship, conformity and leaks.Diagnose and rectify leaks, poor joints, misalignment and other manufacturing defects.Read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of materials and manufacturing instructions.Contribute to improvements in welding methods, assembly processes, tooling and product quality.

Essential Skills and Experience

Practical experience in welding, soldering, brazing, precision assembly or mechanical fabrication.Good hand skills and the ability to carry out detailed, controlled work.Strong mechanical fitting and assembly capability.Experience using workshop hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment.Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.Ability to work accurately with small components and close-tolerance assemblies.A methodical approach to joint preparation, assembly and inspection.Willingness to learn specialist cryogenic and vacuum manufacturing processes.

Highly Desirable Skills

TIG welding of stainless steel, particularly thin-wall tube and precision components.Soft soldering experience on copper and brass assemblies.Silver brazing or hard-soldering experience.Experience joining dissimilar metals.Tube fitting, tube bending and pipework fabrication experience.Experience with vacuum systems, cryogenic equipment, scientific instrumentation or high-vacuum components.Experience working in a precision engineering, aerospace, scientific, medical or specialist manufacturing environment.Comfortable working on both one-off and repeat production assemblies.

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv [email protected]

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Title: Electrical CNC Service Engineer

Location: Leeds and surrounding areas

Pay Range/details: Circa £60,000 OTE

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer who is looking for a field-based role with variety, autonomy, and excellent career development prospects.

Key Responsibilities - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer 

Install and commission CNC machine tools and automation equipmentDiagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and CNC control faultsCarry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicingFault-find on CNC systems, servo drives, spindle drives, motors, PLCs, and safety circuitsSupport troubleshooting of CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc Interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical documentationBackup and restore CNC parameters and machine dataPerform machine testing, calibration, and operational verificationProvide technical support and training to customersComplete service reports and documentation accurately and promptly Liaise with internal departments regarding parts and technical issues Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and site procedures

Qualifications & Requirements - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer 

Proven experience servicing and repairing CNC machine toolsStrong electrical and electronic fault-finding skillsHands-on experience with CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematicsSolid knowledge of servo systems, AC/DC drives, PLCs, and machine safety circuitsExperience using electrical test equipment and OEM diagnostic toolsAbility to work independently in a field-based environmentExcellent communication and customer-facing skillsFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight staysHNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is desirablePLC programming knowledge (Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal) is advantageous

What we can offer - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer 

Competitive salary circa £60,000 OTEOvertime opportunities · Company vehiclePension schemePrivate healthcareCompany bonus schemeTraining and manufacturer coursesTools, laptop, and mobile phone providedExpenses covered weeklyHotel and fuel cards

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

Candidates who are currently an Electrical Field Service Engineer, CNC Service Engineer, CNC Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Field Service Engineer (Machine Tools) or similar may be suitable for this position.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Title: Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer 

Location: Manchester based Flexible / Field-Based (UK travel as required) 

Pay Range/details: Circa £60,000 OTE 

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer who is looking for a field-based role with variety, autonomy, and excellent career development prospects.

Key Responsibilities - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer 

Install and commission CNC machine tools and automation equipmentDiagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and CNC control faultsCarry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicingFault-find on CNC systems, servo drives, spindle drives, motors, PLCs, and safety circuitsSupport troubleshooting of CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and FanucInterpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical documentationBackup and restore CNC parameters and machine dataPerform machine testing, calibration, and operational verificationProvide technical support and training to customersComplete service reports and documentation accurately and promptlyLiaise with internal departments regarding parts and technical issuesEnsure compliance with electrical safety standards and site procedures

Qualifications & Requirements - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer 

Proven experience servicing and repairing CNC machine toolsStrong electrical and electronic fault-finding skillsHands-on experience with CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and FanucAbility to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematicsSolid knowledge of servo systems, AC/DC drives, PLCs, and machine safety circuitsExperience using electrical test equipment and OEM diagnostic toolsAbility to work independently in a field-based environmentExcellent communication and customer-facing skillsFull UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight staysHNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is desirablePLC programming knowledge (Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal) is advantageous

What we can offer - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer

Competitive salary circa £60,000 OTEOvertime opportunitiesCompany vehiclePension schemePrivate healthcareCompany bonus schemeTraining and manufacturer coursesTools, laptop, and mobile phone providedExpenses covered weeklyHotel and fuel cards

For more information on this role, please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or send a copy of your CV to [email protected].

Golden Line: Candidates who are currently an Electrical Field Service Engineer, CNC Service Engineer, CNC Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Field Service Engineer (Machine Tools) or similar may be suitable for this position.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Production Line Engineer

Nottingham
3-Shift
£43,500 + Excellent OT Rates & Pension

Join a global manufacturer of market-leading consumer products, supplying trusted brands used by millions of people every day. Operating from a highly automated, modern production facility. The business is known for investing heavily in its people, offering genuine progression opportunities into senior technical, engineering and leadership positions. This role is particularly well-suited to candidates leaving the Armed Forces who can bring a strong technical mindset, problem-solving ability and experience working in fast-paced operational environments.

Responsibilities - Production Line Engineer

Ensure production lines achieve hourly output and performance targets.Set up, operate and optimise manufacturing equipment to maximise efficiency.Act as the first point of response for breakdowns and technical issues.Diagnose faults and carry out effective root cause analysis.Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.Conduct condition-based maintenance (CBM) to reduce downtime.Lead troubleshooting activities across mechanical, electrical and pneumatic systems.Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.Support operational excellence, quality, safety and performance objectives.Work closely with engineering and production teams to deliver manufacturing targets.

Experience / Qualifications - Production Line Engineer

Level 3 Engineering, Maintenance or Mechanical qualification (or equivalent experience).Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in a manufacturing, production, process, FMCG, pharmaceutical or industrial environment.Ability to fault-find and repair mechanical, electrical or pneumatic equipment.Experience working in a fast-paced operational environment.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.Ability to react to breakdowns while managing planned maintenance activities.Continuous improvement mindset with a proactive approach to reliability and performance.

Benefits - Production Line Engineer

Competitive salary of £43,000.Excellent overtime rates.Attractive company pension scheme.Structured training and development programmes.Clear career progression pathways.Modern, highly automated manufacturing facility.Employee wellbeing support and assistance programmes.Opportunity to work for a globally recognised manufacturing organisation.Long-term career stability with opportunities to progress into engineering, reliability, supervisory and management roles.

For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to [email protected]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include: Manufacturing Technician, Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Shift Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Electrical Technician, Production Technician, Engineering Technician, Reliability Technician, Plant Technician, Process Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Ex-Forces Engineer, REME Vehicle Mechanic, REME Armourer, REME Recovery Mechanic, RAF Mechanical Technician, RAF Avionics Technician, RAF General Technician, Royal Navy Marine Engineering Technician, Royal Navy Engineering Technician, Weapons Engineering Technician, Submarine Engineering Technician, Aircraft Technician, Plant Fitter or Service Engineer.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.