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At British Engineering Services Group, we pride ourselves on being the leading end-to-end risk management solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our job is to help keep our customers’ assets legally compliant, operational and, above all, safe. We achieve this by bringing together a team of the very best and most talented people.
Strainstall delivers specialist load and structural monitoring solutions that provide real‑time insight into asset performance. Their expert teams design and manufacture precision monitoring equipment to help customers manage risk, improve safety and support reliable operations.
What will you be doing?
As a Production Technician (Strain Gauge), you will support the manufacture and assembly of precision monitoring equipment, carrying out detailed and delicate work to ensure high-quality outputs. You’ll play a key role in building and assembling strain gauge systems that support critical engineering applications.
This is a fixed-term contract role for a minimum of 6 months, with potential to extend.
You will:
- Apply strain gauges using specialist adhesives and techniques to ensure accuracy and durability
- Carry out intricate assembly work with very small components requiring precision and care
- Hand solder fine wires and complete delicate electrical connections
- Manufacture bespoke wiring looms and route cables to specification
- Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and work instructions
- Carry out calibration, testing and validation of instrumentation to ensure accurate data capture
- Use test equipment, including multimeters, to support build and validation activities
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures at all times
- Maintain high levels of accuracy and contribute to continuous improvement
As part of our team, you will get:
- A salary of £26,227
- Company Pension Scheme
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- An extra day’s holiday to take on Christmas Eve each year
- Access to our buy and sell holiday scheme
- Opportunity for flexible working
- Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts and savings via our employee benefits portal
- Health and wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
- Company wide volunteering scheme
To join our team, you will need:
- A relevant engineering or technical qualification (desirable)
- Experience or aptitude for hands-on assembly work
- Knowledge of electrical assembly, including wiring and soldering
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and wiring diagrams
- Strong manual dexterity and the ability to work with very small components
- Excellent attention to detail and precision
- Ability to follow technical instructions and processes accurately
- A proactive and reliable approach to working within a production or workshop environment
We want you to be you!
Diversity, equality and inclusion are fundamental to who we are.
Our team is made up of incredibly skilled and talented people, and that’s what matters most to us. At British Engineering Services Group, we want everyone to feel they can be their true, authentic selves at work.
We’re also proud to support the military community through our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Go for it!
Research shows that some people only apply if they meet every single requirement. If you don’t tick every box but feel you could make a real impact in this role, please apply — you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Ready to apply?
Just click “Apply”. We’ll ask for some basic contact details and a CV or your LinkedIn profile — it’s that simple. Please note that successful candidates will need to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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