Assembly Technician

KineticPlc; Bradford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent engineering company in Bradford is seeking an Assembly Technician for a hands-on role. The position offers stability, skill development, and excellent benefits after transitioning to permanent status. Training will be provided. Ideal candidates have experience with tools and machinery, and the ability to read technical drawings. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Pension

25 days paid holiday

Competitive hourly wage

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools and machinery is ideal.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components using hand and power tools.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Perform quality inspections and maintenance.
• Adhere to safety standards and keep workspaces organized.
• Operate cranes and forklifts when necessary.

Skills

Hands-on assembly skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Familiarity with power tools

Detail-oriented

Team-focused attitude

Tools

Forklift Trucks (FLT)

Power tools

Job description

£12.60 - £13.59 per hour + Pension and 25 days paid holiday

Bradford, England, Yorkshire & The Humber

Assembly Technician

Temporary

Role: Assembly TechnicianLocation: Bradford, commutable from Dewsbury, Wakefield, Leeds, Halifax, North HuddersfieldStatus: Temp to PermanentPay: £12.60/hour starting, rising to £13.59/hour after full trainingHours: Mon-Wed: 07:00-17:00, Thus: 07:00-16:30, Optional overtime on Fridays (Time + ½)Join one of the UK's leading independent engineering and services companies. Based near the M606 in Bradford, the site is easily accessible from South Leeds, Dewsbury, Wakefield, Birstall, Halifax and North Huddersfield.

Assembly Technician is a hands-on role offering long-term stability, skill development and clear progression opportunities. Immediate starts available! Excellent benefits and holiday package available when you transfer permanent. Experience ideal but training will be provided and Grade pay increased according to the training plan structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assembling components using hand tools, power tools, and screwing machines
• Building and stacking parts to specification
• Crimping, screwing, and wrapping (including boat wrapping)
• Preparing welds and working with pipe ancillaries
• Kitting, cutting (pipe, basket, tray, trunking) and measuring material
• Working with plastic pipework, conduits, ducting, and pipe spoolingo
• Operating cranes and FLTs (Forklift Trucks) - Bonus but not essential

Technical Work as Assembly Technician

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Installing and testing distribution boards
• Performing quality inspections and basic preventative maintenance
• Lagging and troubleshooting assembly issues

Safety & Standards

• Adhering to strict Health & Safety protocol
• Keeping workspaces clean and organised
• Ensuring accurate and high-quality assembly throughout

Daily duties as Assembly Technician

• Practical experience with tools, machinery or similar assembly tasks
• Ability to read technical drawings or willingness to learn
• Familiarity with power tools, screwing machines and crane/FLT operation
• A detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and team-focused attitude

If you're a mechanically or electrically minded Assembly Technician with a thirst to learn and move around in your day to day work, this could be the role for you.

Any previous people who have worked with power tools in a fast paced engineering, manufacturing or one of the following previous roles, Manufacturing Operative, Engineering Labourer, Semi Skilled Worker, Production Operative (engineering), Workshop Operative, Mechanical Assembly Operative, Electrical Assembly Operative, Semi-Skilled Fabricator, Modular Build Operative, Installation Technician, Assembly & Build Technician, Tooling Operative, Crimping & Cutting Operative, Pipework Assembly Operative, Site Build Operative, please click apply NOW!