TECHTEST 500 SERIES LEAD ASSEMBLER


Company:	Techtest Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hereford, HR2 6JZ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Jul 2026
Closing date:	12 Aug 2026

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Summary

TECHTEST 500 SERIES LEAD ASSEMBLER – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

Based at our Production Facility at Rotherwas, due to the continuing growth of the Manufacturing and Despatch departments, an opportunity has arisen for a TECHTEST 500 SERIES LEAD ASSEMBLER, to work in close association with the TECHTEST PRODUCTION MANAGER and Existing 500 SERIES SUPERVISOR to oversee the existing Techtest 500 Series department staff and ensure that all Techtest products are assembled to the required standard and in a timely manner, and to provide support to the existing 500 Series Supervisor.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the manufacture of Search and Rescue equipment and providing cover and support in the event of absence or increased workload:

• Full conversancy with Techtest build standards and to support robust operational and administrative controls.

• Providing Supervisory support in the event of Supervisor absence.

• Identification and labelling of kit boxes in accordance with Preservation of Product guidelines.

• Kit Logistics (i.e. collection of kits from Stores, transfer of manufactured components to and from Inspection racks, and submittal of completed goods to the Dispatch Dept.).

Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Liaise with the Engineering Department to resolve build issues.

• Attend management direction meetings in the event of Supervisor absence.

• Maintain control of ordering, receipt, shelf-life expiry and distribution of consumable products.

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking.

• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).

• Casual dress.

• Company social events.

• Opportunity for company bonuses.

• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.

• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).

• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5-10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.

• Life Insurance Scheme 3x annual salary.

We have a positive, professional and welcoming environment; you will have the opportunity to work within a fully integrated multidisciplinary business. We offer good job security and stability with career development opportunities for the right candidate.

• Salary commensurate with experience.

• Free internal training provided as required.

• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.

• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

To learn more, please visit our website www.hr-smith.com. Interested in this role, please email your CV to recruit-ment@hrsmith.biz.

The HR Department, H R Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.

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