Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative
Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative
- Contract: Temporary to permanent
- Probationary period: 3 months – initial 12-week temp acting as probation for perm role.
NW Recruitment Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Burnley for a Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative to join their existing workshop team.
This is a hands-on, operative-level role involving the assembly and fitting of mechanical components, panels and working alongside engineers to support from component assembly to finished product.
You will work as part of a team of five, alongside four other members of the team. The role involves using a range of hand tools, following CAD and engineering drawings, working to specified measurements and tolerances, and ensuring completed work meets the required specification.
This is not an engineer-level position, and a time-served apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification is not required. Practical ability, attention to detail, reliability and a willingness to learn are more important.
Key responsibilities:
- Carrying out hands-on mechanical assembly work using a variety of hand tools.
- Screwing, fitting and securing panels, components and associated fittings.
- Following CAD and engineering drawings to assemble components correctly.
- Working accurately to specified measurements and tolerances.
- Carrying out mechanical fitting, including assisting with pipework fitting.
- Checking completed assemblies to ensure work meets the required specification.
- Using hand tools safely and correctly.
- Supporting other members of the wider team with general workshop duties.
- Assisting with occasional warehouse and additional ad-hoc duties as required.
- Keeping work areas clean, tidy, free of hazards and organised.
- Working flexibly as part of a small team, with everyone expected to assist where needed to keep work progressing.
Working hours:
- Monday to Friday, generally working 8:00am until 4:300pm / 5:00pm.
- Allocated AM and PM break (paid), 30 minutes (unpaid lunch.
- There may be occasions where working beyond 5:00pm is required depending on workload and business requirements.
Contract & progression:
The position will initially be offered on a 3-month temporary probationary basis through NW Recruitment Services Ltd, with the intention of moving to a permanent position for the right candidate.
On successful completion of the probationary period (12 weeks), the permanent salary will be and equivalent of £28,500 per annum.
This is a genuine opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment, develop your practical mechanical assembly skills and become a permanent member of a small, hands-on team. Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative
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