Senior Production Technician

Location: Leominster/Herefordshire - Site Based/Full Time/Permanent

Competitive Salary/Excellent Benefits Package

About Steatite Antennas

Steatite Antennas specialises in the design, development, and manufacture of high-performance antenna solutions for demanding and mission-critical applications.

Our products enable reliable communication in complex and challenging environments — supporting industries where performance, precision, and durability are essential. From day one, you will join a team that values technical excellence, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement — contributing directly to products that deliver real-world impact.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Technician to join our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role with greater technical responsibility — combining precision assembly and testing with ownership of quality standards and technical decision-making. You will work on bespoke RF and electrical products, acting as a trusted technical point of contact within the team and supporting the delivery of safe, reliable, right-first-time builds. This is a role for someone who combines strong practical technical ability with process ownership, problem-solving capability, and a drive for continuous improvement.

           Key Responsibilities

• Interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and specifications to ensure accurate assembly
• Assemble, test, and inspect mechanical and electrical components to defined quality standards
• Convert stock materials into finished products with precision and repeatability
• Diagnose faults, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
• Take ownership of quality and process compliance within your area
• Lead initial investigations into production or test failures and support improvements to work instructions
• Identify recurring issues and contribute to corrective and preventive actions
• Support efficiency, product quality, safety, and new product introductions
• Provide technical guidance, training, and support to team members
• Act as a technical liaison between production, engineering, and quality teams
• Ensure production deadlines are met safely, accurately, and in line with company standards
• Maintain accurate production records and a clean, organised, safe workspace

About you

We are looking for a technically confident individual with experience in electrical or mechanical manufacturing environments.  You will bring strong hands-on assembly and soldering skills, experience interpreting engineering drawings, and excellent communication skills. You take a structured approach to problem-solving, work with exceptional attention to detail, and consistently deliver right-first-time quality.  You are comfortable working independently, making sound technical decisions within your remit, and supporting process improvements and team development.

           Key Competencies

• High precision assembly and strong soldering capability
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and engineering documentation
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Process-driven with attention to quality and safety
• Clear technical communication
• Ability to work autonomously and take ownership

Benefits

We offer a competitive package including:

• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays/Discretionary annual bonus/Pension/Employee Share Scheme/ Cycle to Work Scheme/EV Scheme
• Westfield Healthcare scheme including- Corporate Health Cash Plan/Employee Assistance Programme/Discounted gym membership/Retail & travel discounts/Wellbeing app

Recruitment Process

1. Application review
2. Initial Teams screening interview
3. Face-to-face interview (competency & technical questions)