Assembler

ABB; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal mobility opportunities

Referral scheme

Job summary

ABB UK in Coleshill, England, is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Assembler to support the production line. You will assemble Consumer Units, Distribution Boards, and Panel Boards to drawings, use light hand tools, and perform on-line quality checks.

This on-site role requires initiative, reliability, and the flexibility to work overtime when needed, contributing to safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical assembly experience, with some knowledge of testing and basic electrical principles preferred.
• Strong initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality, with a clear commitment to health & safety and adherence to site rules.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and flexible, with willingness to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble Consumer Units, Distribution Boards, Split Load Distribution Boards and Panel Boards in accordance with schedules / drawings issued.
• Performs work manually or by using light hand tools.
• Performs regular quality testing as part of a defined production process.
• Operates within standard operating procedures and maintains a clean work area.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Testing knowledge

Electrical principles

Health & safety

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

Production Manager

Job Summary

In this role, you will have the opportunity to support the unit in achieving the set production targets by adhering to the systems and processes. Each day you will use machinery and equipment on the shop floor. You will also showcase your expertise by reading and interpreting the technical diagrams/instructions for assembly of products/systems/panels.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What’s in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work—your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You’ll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you’ll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Work model: #onsite
• Assembly of Consumer Units, Distribution Boards, Split Load Distribution Boards and Panel Boards in accordance with schedules / drawings issued.
• Performs work manually or by using light hand tools.
• Performs regular quality testing as part of a defined production process.
• Operates within standard operating procedures and maintains a clean work area.

Qualifications For The Role

• Previous mechanical assembly experience, with some knowledge of testing and basic electrical principles preferred
• Strong initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality, with a clear commitment to health & safety and adherence to site rules
• High attention to detail, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Reliable and flexible, with willingness to work overtime when required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

More About Us

ABB Smart Buildings enables optimization of energy efficiency, safety, security and comfort for any building type, through new installations or retrofit solutions. The Division offers integrated digital technologies to control HVAC, lighting, shutters, and security, in addition to energy distribution solutions including DIN rail products, enclosures and emergency lighting through to industrial plugs and sockets and conventional wiring accessories, accommodating for single family homes, multiple dwellings, commercial buildings, infrastructure and industrial applications. The Division’s highly innovative technologies and digital solutions serve rising global demand among real estate developers, owners, and investors for smart building technologies that optimize energy distribution and building automation. The scalable solutions aim to deliver significant sustainable and financial benefits, meeting social and environmental demands, while being able to address even the most complex of customers’ carbon reduction strategies.

Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. #RunWhatRunstheWorld.

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

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