Integration/Assembly Technician

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Contract Hardware & Electronics

Reference: ITAT1211_1794501686

Role title: Integration/Assembly Technician

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: 6 Months

Overview:

We are looking for a hands-on Integration Technician to join a technical engineering team, supporting the assembly, installation and testing of specialist electrical, mechanical and technical systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone with an engineering, electronics, electrical or AV background, or someone with good practical and mechanical skills looking to develop their experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assemble and integrate 19-inch rack-based systems.
  • Install instruments, mount hardware and assemble mechanical sub-assemblies.
  • Fit, secure and label pre-made cable assemblies.
  • Assist with wiring, routing harnesses and troubleshooting integration faults.
  • Follow technical drawings and assembly documentation.
  • Help create assembly instructions and capture photographs of assembly processes.
  • Check incoming materials against paperwork and inspect components for defects.
  • Prepare and organise materials for projects and maintain accurate records of serialised equipment.
  • Keep the work area clean and organised.

About You:

  • A practical, hands-on approach with good mechanical aptitude.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
  • Methodical, patient and organised, with good problem-solving skills.
  • Previous experience in assembly, engineering, electronics, manufacturing or AV would be beneficial.
  • Basic electrical wiring, soldering and crimping experience would be an advantage but is not essential.

We are also happy to consider recent engineering apprentices or candidates with transferable practical skills from other industries.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the projects and defence-related environment, candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).

If you are practical, technically minded and keen to develop your skills in a specialist engineering environment, we would like to hear from you.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40.00 - £47.00
Per hour
GBP40 - GBP47 per hour + Inside IR35

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Contract Hardware & Electronics

Added 12/11/2026
Reference: ITAT1211_1794501686

Integration/Assembly Technician

City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom Contract Hardware & Electronics

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