Assembly Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an Assembly Technician to join our team within Score Energy based at our facility in Peterhead.
About Score Group
Score Group is a specialist in precision manufacturing, valve supply, automation and management systems and provides complex engineering solutions to customers in multiple markets, including defence, nuclear, aerospace, utilities, and energy. With operations in more than 30 locations, across 5 continents, Score Group supports a global customer base.
About the role
The Assembly Technician will be based in the Vacuum Brazing department and will be responsible for the assembly of various LM Fuel Nozzles along with operation and maintenance of our two Vacuum Furnaces. This position may include nightshift rotations.
You and the role
You should have a hands-on mechanical and / or engineering background and have experience working within a workshop environment with a strong focus on safe working. You would be joining a team that prides itself on delivering high quality services and products to our clients while working within a heavily conscious safety environment. If this sounds like a role you would be an excellent fit for, we would very much welcome your application!
What we offer
Score Group offers an opportunity with a company that is deeply committed to helping our people to learn, upskill and develop their careers. If you are looking to continue to develop your skills in a business with excellent growth opportunities across a range of industrial sectors, and like the sound of an attractive salary, contributory pension, excellent benefits and the opportunity to learn from great colleagues, then please review the job outline below - we’d love to hear from you!
Primary responsibilities
- Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company policies, procedures, standards and work instructions
- Assembly of various LM Fuel Nozzles with reference to engineering drawings and work instructions
- Visual and dimensional inspection of Fuel Nozzles pre and post braze
- Operation and in-house maintenance of Vacuum Furnaces
- Ensure all paperwork i.e. job cards, traceability sheets and furnace records are accurate and kept up to date
- Ensure all paperwork i.e. job cards, traceability sheets and furnace records are accurate and kept up to date
- Ability to work effectively as an individual and as part of a team
- Responsible for general housekeeping within the department and surrounding area
- Any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business
Experience
- Mechanical background, preferably with experience in small component assembly but not essential as training will be given
Qualifications
- SVQ Level 3 in relevant technical discipline
- Completed an engineering apprenticeship (preferred)
- Be fully competent working alone on various types of fuel nozzles
Behaviours and skills
- Effective communication skills
- Honest and reliable
- Ability to work well in a team as well as using own initiative
- Commitment to continual improvement and a flexible approach to change
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering HSEQ excellence
Opportunity for all
We welcome applications from all and appoint based on merit. We’re committed to promoting diversity and inclusion throughout our organisation and remain committed to developing an open-minded, global culture.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Peterhead, AB42 3GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SCE 01 - AT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assembly Technician roles across Score Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,932 - £32,426 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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