Assembly & Machine Operative

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected engineering company near Uxbridge is seeking an Assembly & Machine Operative skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and using workshop machinery to assemble components for safety-critical applications. This permanent role offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and various employment benefits like holiday and pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Friday lunchtime finish

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience operating workshop machinery.
• Mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Operating machinery using dimensional input.
• Assembling metallic components with precision.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Workshop machinery operation

Tools

SAP

Workshop tools

Job description

Assembly & Machine Operative

Salary: Up to £15.50ph
Location: Near Uxbridge, Buckinghamshire
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00 / Fri 08:00–Midday (37 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

Are you confident reading engineering drawings and operating workshop machinery that requires co-ordinate input? Do you have experience assembling mechanical components to tight tolerances? If so, this could be a great opportunity to join a respected engineering company near Uxbridge.
You’ll be working on precision pipework and assemblies used in safety-critical applications, playing a key part in the wider production process.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £15.50ph
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Friday lunchtime finish
• Ongoing training and career development

Assembly & Machine Operative Responsibilities:

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and build instructions
• Operating machinery (e.g., pipe benders, presses, saws) by inputting co-ordinates or dimensions
• Assembling metallic components using adhesives, fixtures, and handheld tools
• Performing visual checks and ensuring parts conform to spec
• Logging progress and traceability info using SAP (ERP system)
• Working to SOPs and maintaining high quality and safety standards

Assembly & Machine Operative Requirements:

• Proven ability to interpret technical drawings
• Experience operating workshop machinery using co-ordinate/dimensional input
• Mechanical assembly experience in a manufacturing, piping, or precision engineering environment
• Strong attention to detail and manual handling skills
• Comfortable using workshop tools such as drills, saws, and pipe benders
• Basic computer skills – any ERP experience (SAP ideal) is a plus

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