Production Technician - Assembly & Testing (Full-time)

Production Technician – Assembly & Testing

Company: Polaris Vision Systems EU Ltd
Location: Maryhill, Glasgow, G20 0SP
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £16.80 per hour, including performance-related bonus
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About Us

Polaris Vision Systems EU Ltd is part of an international group specialising in the design and manufacture of night vision, thermal imaging and optoelectronic equipment.

We are looking for a Production Technician – Assembly & Testing to join our Production team in Glasgow.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining technical product testing, assembly support and production logistics.

The position would suit someone who enjoys practical work, has strong attention to detail and is interested in developing technical skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

Previous experience in manufacturing, electronics or production would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

Product Testing and Technical Support

• Perform product testing, including recoil/shock, leak and calibration testing, following approved procedures.
• Carry out software updates, product adjustments and record testing results accurately.
• Inspect products, identify defects and report quality issues.
• Assist technicians with electronic and optical assembly tasks.
• Prepare components and materials for production.

Production Logistics and Support

• Receive, unload and check incoming deliveries against documentation.
• Unpack, organise, label and store production components and materials.
• Assist with stock handling and preparing finished products for dispatch.
• Support assembly technicians and quality controllers with daily production activities.
• Maintain clean, safe and organised production and warehouse areas.
• Follow established health and safety, quality and stock-handling procedures.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Practical aptitude and willingness to learn technical processes.
• Good manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions accurately.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Reliability, teamwork and ability to work independently when required.

Desirable:

• Experience in manufacturing, production, warehousing or a technical environment.
• Experience in product testing, inspection or basic assembly.
• Familiarity with electronic or optical equipment.
• Experience handling stock, components or delivery documentation.

Pay and Benefits

Salary details: Basic hourly rate of £13.44, with potential total earnings of up to £14.78/hour during probation and £16.80/hour after probation, subject to performance and bonus scheme conditions.

• 30 days' annual leave, including bank/public holidays.
• Company pension scheme and sick pay arrangements.
• Full training and opportunities to develop technical skills.
• Free on-site parking.
• Monday to Friday, with no weekend working.
• Flexible start times between 7:00 am and 8:00 am.

Working hours: 7:00 am–3:00 pm or 8:00 am–4:00 pm, including a 30-minute paid lunch break.

Recruitment Process

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. Successful candidates from the initial interview stage may be invited to complete a practical assessment involving technical instructions, basic testing or assembly tasks.

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pay: Up to £16.80 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Maryhill G20 0SP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Could you give a brief description of why you applied to this role?

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person