Manufacturing Technician

Adlerallan1

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Nelson, England, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 28, 2026 Last posted May 28, 2026
Job description

Manufacturing Technician
Nelson- On-site
Permanent, full-time 37.5 hours a week
Competitive salary plus benefits

At Detectronic, we’re on a mission to help water companies prevent pollution and protect the environment through smart, data-driven solutions. As specialists in wastewater network monitoring, we design and manufacture cutting-edge flow and level monitoring systems.

As our Manufacturing Technician you will support the company’s manufacturing activities. This is a key role to the business in which you will be testing equipment to ensure its compliance with relevant standards and certification before they reach our customers. This role is a ‘hands on’ position with whole business department interaction.

More about the role:

  • Complete reports and maintain records of work carried out in accordance with our Business Management Systems (training will be provided).
  • Working with Intrinsically Safe Certified Instrumentation is a major function of the role.
  • Testing: Electronic, Electrical & Mechanical, using bench and portable test equipment, including Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators, Frequency and Counters.

About you:

  • Fully conversant with the use of mechanical hand tools.
  • Computer literate with Word/Excel/Outlook.
  • To have an understanding of Health and Safety.
  • Ability to work independently or within a team.
  • Right to work in the UK is essential.

What we can offer you:

  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay and leave
  • Company pension
  • Life assurance scheme (x4 salary)
  • Medicash Plan (includes cash payments towards dental, medical, therapeutic treatments) with the option to add up to 4 dependants
  •  Refer a friend scheme
  • Employee assistance programme (access to GP appointments and mental health support)
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Training and career progression opportunities

At Adler and Allan Group, we're not just a company – we're environmental champions committed to protecting our planet while helping businesses thrive. We're a diverse, dynamic team dedicated to providing top-tier environmental, energy and water infrastructure services across the UK. Our mission is clear: safeguarding the environment, minimising operational disruptions, and supporting sustainability goals for our valued clients.

Adler and Allan are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We proudly embrace equal opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. If you require any support with your application, whatever the circumstance, please let us know.

Compensation (from employer):
From 0 GBP

About this role

Summary

Support manufacturing by testing equipment, ensuring compliance, and maintaining records in a hands-on role

Job title

Manufacturing Technician

Experience level

Industry

water management

Location requirements

Nelson, on-site, UK-based; no remote work allowed

Salary

£0k+

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

mechanical hand toolselectronic testingelectrical testingmechanical testingIntrinsically Safe Certified instrumentationcomputer literacy

Preferred skills

teamworkindependent workhealth and safety understanding

Specializations

electronic testingelectrical testingmechanical testingintrinsically safe instruments
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Nelson BB9, UK

On-site City