Skilled Production Technician

Meritus
Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7JT, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£25 – £31 ph

Salary

£25 – £31 ph

Posted
15 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

MERITUS are recruiting for a Skilled Production Technician to join our Space client at their Farnborough site.

SKILLED PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - INSIDE IR35 - £31.16 PER HOUR - 5 MONTHS - LIKELY EXTENDED - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Meritus are supporting a pioneering aerospace organisation developing next-generation technology, delivering solar-powered, long-endurance unmanned aircraft capable of operating in the stratosphere for extended durations.

This role sits within a specialist production environment focused on the build and integration of high-altitude unmanned aircraft and associated ground support equipment.

You will be responsible for delivering complex avionic and mechanical installations, wiring, and system integration activities on lightweight UAV platforms, working to strict time, cost, and quality constraints aligned to programme delivery milestones.

The position requires a hands-on, detail-driven technician capable of operating across multiple disciplines, contributing to both build execution and continuous improvement within a developing production system. Given the nature of the platform, there is a strong emphasis on precision, care in handling fragile components, and maintaining high-quality build standards in a technically demanding aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

Installation of avionic and mechanical systems, including wiring and integration on UAV platforms

Manufacture of in-house avionic components as required

Maintenance of accurate build and production records

Adherence to health and safety procedures, including reporting requirements

Self-certification of completed work

Contribution to continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment

Support problem-solving activities and implementation of corrective actions

Safe handling and protection of fragile and flexible components

Core Requirements

Hands-on, multi-skilled avionic/electronic engineering technician background

Strong understanding of production and/or maintenance processes within high-quality environments

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and translate them into finished assemblies

Demonstrated experience in proactive technical problem-solving

Practical experience in avionic hardware production and wiring installation

Structured, quality-focused approach to work

Experience conducting and recording installation and system integration testing

Desirable Experience

Formal qualification in avionic or electronic engineering (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Previous experience within the aerospace sector

Relevant IT literacy to support production and documentation processes

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