Assembly Technician

Sherpa Selection Limited; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Sherpa Selection Limited is recruiting for an Assembly Technician in Hull. You will join a growing engineering business that designs and manufactures specialist equipment for multiple industries. The role covers assembling, testing, servicing and installing mechanical access platforms to meet high safety and quality standards.

You will work Monday to Friday, 38 hours, with overtime opportunities and clear pathways for career progression within a supportive training environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or engineering assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and commission mechanical access platforms.
• Carry out servicing, repairs and planned maintenance.
• Install equipment at customer sites when required.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Inspect, test and ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Work closely with the wider production and engineering teams.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Hydraulics

Mechanical

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/BTEC or equivalent

Job description

The Role

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business in Hull for an Assembly Technician. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company that designs and manufactures specialist equipment for customers across a range of industries.

Working as part of the engineering team, you'll be responsible for assembling, testing, servicing and installing mechanical access platforms, ensuring all equipment meets the highest standards of quality and safety.

No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys hands‑on engineering work and solving technical challenges.

Shifts: Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and commission mechanical access platforms.
• Carry out servicing, repairs and planned maintenance.
• Install equipment at customer sites when required.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Inspect, test and ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Work closely with the wider production and engineering teams.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

About You

• Previous experience in a mechanical or engineering assembly environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Hydraulics, Mechanial , and Electrical Systems
• Strong practical mechanical skills.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good problem-solving and fault-finding abilities.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with:
• Mechanical assemblies
• Access platforms
• Plant or industrial machinery
• Hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent).

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,134 per year (£15.25 p/h)
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Career progression within a growing engineering business.
• Supportive working environment with ongoing training and development