Assembly Operative

E3recruitment; Halifax; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established engineering company in Halifax is seeking a Mechanical Assembler. This role offers premium overtime rates, career progression opportunities, and an extensive benefits package. Ideal candidates have experience in manufacturing, particularly in mechanical or electrical assemblies, and are eager to learn.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Health scheme

Limited onsite parking

24 days + 8 bank holidays (pro rata) plus your birthday off!

Qualifications

• Experience in an engineering environment preferred.
• Mechanical or electrical assembly experience.
• Knowledge of soldering and electronics advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operates CNC, laser, and fibre laser machines.
• Performs light product assembly including soldering.
• Builds and tests PCBs with provided training.
• Ensures quality assurance and final product testing.

Skills

Soldering

Electrical components

Reading drawings and schematics

Computer literacy

Job description

Mechanical assembler required to join a long-established and respected engineering company based in the Halifax area. This is an excellent opportunity offering premium overtime rates, genuine opportunities for career progression, and a comprehensive benefits package for the right candidate.

Welcoming applications from individuals with experience in manufacturing environments, particularly those familiar with mechanical or electrical sub-assemblies. However, we are equally interested in speaking with candidates who can follow basic route cards and interpret simple technical drawings, as full training will be provided.

What’s on offer the to the mechanical assembler:

• Salary – £13.50 – £14 per hour
• Location – Halifax, West Yorkshire. Excellent modern facility.
• Hours – 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Thursday between 7am – 3.30, Friday 12.30 finish
• Holidays – 24 days + 8 bank holidays (pro rata) plus your birthday off!
• Benefits – Company pension | Life insurance | health scheme | Limited onsite parking

Duties of the mechanical assembler:

• Operating and maintaining CNC, laser, and fibre laser machines
• Light product assembly, including soldering
• Building and testing PCBs (training provided)
• Quality assurance and final product testing
• Following safety protocols and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement

Requirements of the mechanical assembler:

• Similar working history within an engineering environment would be ideal
• Mechancical or electrical assembly experience
• Knowledge of soldering and electrical components would be a distinct advantage
• Able to read drawings and schematics
• Good all-round computer literacy

To apply for this mechanical assembly role, please call Conor Wood on 01484 645269 or press apply.