Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Test & Calibration Tech — Biggin Hill

About Us

Founded in 1972, Autoflame Engineering is a world leader in combustion management. As a multi-award-winning British manufacturer with over 40 patents, we have spent 50 years revolutionising the industry. Our mission is simple: to help global organisations reduce fuel consumption and emissions through cutting-edge engineering.

About The Job

Job Title Production Technician

Location: Biggin Hill

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Founded in 1972, Autoflame Engineering is a world leader in combustion management. As a multi-award-winning British manufacturer with over 40 patents, we have spent 50 years revolutionising the industry. Our mission is simple: to help global organisations reduce fuel consumption and emissions through cutting-edge engineering.

Please note that the company does not offer sponsorship and therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to be considered for this role.

About The Role

The Production Technician is responsible for the assembly, testing, and calibration of electro-mechanical combustion management products in line with company quality and safety standards.

The role ensures production targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional build quality, accurate QA documentation, and compliance with health and safety procedures.

Working as a key member of the production team, the Technician contributes to continuous improvement initiatives and supports the delivery of world-class products manufactured onsite at Autoflame Engineering.

Due to the nature of the role and location, it is also essential that candidates hold a full UK driving licence and can reliably commute to Biggin Hill to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and test products in accordance with Work Instructions, Test Procedures, Quality Standards, Drawings, Work Orders and Good Practice company standards.
• Record test and calibration data into QA database.
• Understand drawings, technical manuals, and instructions to perform assembly and testing activities.
• Recommend improvements or modifications to improve the assembly processes and/or quality of the products.
• Keep the workplace clean and tidy in accordance with company 5S standards.
• Train and guide other production staff when required.
• Carry out work safely with minimising possible hazards and risks.
• Operate power and manual tools safely to avoid accidents.
• Report any H&S issues or near misses.
• Wear provided PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and company uniform as required.
• Follow company guidelines, procedures, and policies.
  
  

Other Key Aspects Of The Role

• Nature of Supervision - The role operates under the general supervision of the Production Manager. Day-to-day tasks are carried out independently in line with production schedules, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Communication and Influence - You will communicate regularly with the Production Manager and production team members to coordinate workload, clarify work instructions, and resolve assembly or quality-related issues.
• Innovation and Complexity - The role supports the production of technically detailed, high-quality products requiring precision assembly, accurate testing, and compliance with defined quality and safety standards.
• Organisational Impact - You will have a direct impact on product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The role contributes to maintaining the company's reputation for high-quality, reliable products and supports on-time delivery performance
  
  

In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required.

About You

Education and Experience:

• Electro-mechanical assembly experience advantageous
• Electronic background and soldering skills or industry qualification beneficial
• A technical mindset with an eye for detail are essential for this position.
• Ability to be Cross Trained in multiple products
• Strong Communication skills with ability to communicate across all levels
• Problem solving / Critical Thinking
• Able to follow instructions and production schedules, whilst meeting deadlines
• Ability to work within the team and use initiative when lone working
• Enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude
• Computer literate
• Ability to travel reliably to Biggin Hill
  
  

Benefits

• Holiday entitlement is 28 days per year (plus all bank holidays will be given and the company closes over Christmas for a minimum of 3 days which are automatically taken from the above so the bookable leave is 25 days. Leave is pro rated in the first year.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme for qualifying employees which is 5% Employee and 3% Employer contribution
• Enrolment in the company healthcare scheme (Following successful completion of probation)
• Death in service life insurance of 2 x annual salary (following service of 1 year and under the age of 75)
  
  

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Production Operator, Line Operative, Manufacturing Process Operative, Production Operative, Production Technician, Electro-Mechanical Technician, Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Electronic Technician, Electronic Engineer, Soldering Operative, Manufacturing Technician, Manufacturing Engineer may also be considered for this role.
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