Workshop Assistant

About Rinicom

Rinicom Ltd. is an award-winning SME based in the centre of Lancaster, specialising in advanced wireless communications and video processing across the rail, maritime, security and defence sectors. In addition to our commercial work, we have a strong focus on R&D and innovation.

We’re currently recruiting for a workshop assistant to support our engineering and production teams. This is an entry-level role and on-the-job training will be provided as necessary.

About you

We’re looking for someone who’s keen to learn, with a “hands on” attitude to the job. You’ll be able to work independently, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Soldering experience
• Electronics and/ or production assembly experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings and electrical schematics
• Microsoft Office

About the role

As a Workshop Assistant, you’ll perform a wide range of tasks, including soldering and repair of PCBs, soldering and/or crimping cable assemblies, assembly of electrical and mechanical systems, and assisting with in-house rapid prototyping processes, such as 3D printing and desktop CNC milling.

Main responsibilities:

• Electronics and production assembly work from drawings and other instructions
• Supporting the Engineering team with design and development work
• Product testing and recording results
• Maintaining a safe and clean working environment, in line with our health and safety policies

Salary: up to £20,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Schedule: 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (flexible hours)

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• NEST pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Location within walking distance from the city centre and railway station
• Cycle to work scheme

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Rinicom Ltd, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and safe workplace for everyone. If you are excited about this role but your experience and/or qualifications don’t match the job description exactly, we encourage you to apply anyway; you might still be a good fit for our growing business!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Up to £20,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lancaster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Workshop Assistant