Assembler

Prime Appointments; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments in Ipswich is seeking an Assembler to join a well‑established manufacturer. You will assemble mechanical parts, read engineering drawings and operate hand and power tools. Hours are 06:30–15:00, Monday to Friday, with overtime at higher rates.

Start date is immediate, with a 3‑month probation leading to a permanent role. Pay starts at £13.50 per hour, with potential pay reviews after probation.

Qualifications

• Competent with hand and power tools and reading technical drawings.
• Experience in mechanical assembly is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate hand and power tools to assemble mechanical parts & components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical knowledge

Tool usage

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Role: Assembler

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Pay: £13.50ph+

Hours: 06:30-15:00

Contract: Temp-Perm

Start date: Immediate

We are currently recruiting Assembly Operatives in Ipswich, Suffolk. If you have any mechanical engineering experience, we'd love to hear from you.

A well-established manufacturer is expanding its team in anticipation of a significant rise in production later this summer.

The role offers a starting pay of around £13.50 per hour, with flexibility depending on experience. There will also be opportunities for pay reviews following a successful probation period.

• Operating various hand / power tools to assemble mechanical parts & components.
• Machining as and when required
• Ability to read & work from engineering drawings
• Always maintain a clean & tidy work environment
• Ensure the company's health & safety procedures are always adhered to
• Previous product experience is desirable but not essential. We will consider any applicants who have basic knowledge of assembly or mechanics.

You must be a competent user of hand and power tools and be able to read from technical drawings independently.

Hours are Monday - Friday, 06:30-15:00. Overtime available at increased rates of pay.

This is a permanent role subject to a successful 3-month probation period.