Production Technician (198jc)

  • Job Reference: 198jc
  • Date Posted: 2 July 2026
  • Recruiter: Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd
  • Website: https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/
  • Location: Biggin Hill, Kent
  • Salary: £26,550 to £27,500
  • Bonus/Benefits: £26,550 to £27,500 + Excellent Benefits
  • Sector: Engineering
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

Job Description

Production Technician (198jc) - Biggin Hill, Kent - £26,550 to £27,500 + Excellent Benefits

Build the Future. Apply Your Military Skills.

Are you leaving the Armed Forces or already a military veteran with experience in engineering, electronics, avionics, vehicle maintenance, weapons systems or mechanical assembly?

We're recruiting for a Production Technician to join a growing British engineering manufacturer producing high-quality electro-mechanical products used in demanding environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for former REME, Royal Engineers, Royal Signals, RAF Engineering Trades, Royal Navy Engineering Technicians, or anyone with strong hands-on technical skills who enjoys building, testing and fault-finding precision equipment.

What They Are Looking For

They’re looking for people who enjoy practical engineering and take pride in producing work of the highest standard.

Ideally, you'll have:

- Electro-mechanical assembly experience (advantageous).

- Electronics knowledge or soldering skills (beneficial).

- A strong technical mindset and excellent attention to detail.

- The ability to read engineering drawings and follow technical instructions.

- Good problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication skills.

- A positive, team-focused attitude.

- Basic computer literacy.

- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Military technical training and experience will be highly regarded.

Ideal Military Backgrounds

This opportunity would suit veterans from:

- REME

- Royal Engineers

- Royal Signals

- RAF Aircraft or Mechanical Engineering Trades

- Royal Navy Engineering Branches

- Vehicle Mechanics

- Avionics Technicians

- Weapons or Electronics Technicians

- Armourers

- Technical Support or Maintenance roles

If you've spent your military career assembling, maintaining, repairing or testing complex equipment, your skills are highly transferable.

Benefits

- 28 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays

- Company closes for a minimum of three days over Christmas (deducted from annual entitlement, leaving 25 bookable days)

- Auto-enrolment pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer contribution)

- Private healthcare following successful completion of probation

- Death in Service Life Insurance worth 2 x annual salary (after one year's service and under age 75)

- Ongoing training and development

- Long-term career progression

- Supportive team environment

- Opportunity to work on high-quality British engineered products

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or jc@ex-mil.co.uk or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8452/production-technician