Assembly Technician

Hawk 3; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No regular weekend working

Great work-life balance

Long weekends every week on back shift

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is recruiting an Assembly Technician for a Leeds-based role. The position involves assembling mechanical and electrical components in a modern production environment, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will work within a skilled team to deliver high-quality products for customers worldwide. The ideal candidate has hands-on assembly experience, good problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to health and safety, with the ability to read drawings and interpret

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in assembly, mechanical fitting or manufacturing.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical docs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble large electrical and mechanical components to specification.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move components.
• Carry out mechanical assembly to high quality standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace.
• Support continuous improvement activities in production.
• Ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

3+ years experience

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Overhead cranes operation

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Reliable team member

Job description

Assembly Technician

Leeds (LS28)

£31,500 - £39,400 per annum

Rotating Shift Pattern | Monday to Friday

Working Hours - Rotating Shift Pattern

Week 1

• Monday to Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Week 2

• Monday to Thursday: 12:30pm - 10:00pm

Build Your Future with a Leading Manufacturing Business

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Assembly Technician to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Assembly Technician, Mechanical Fitter, or Manufacturing Engineer looking to join a modern production environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. If you enjoy hands-on engineering work, problem-solving, and assembling high-quality products, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Role

As an Assembly Technician, you'll play a key role in the assembly and manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring products are built safely, accurately, and to the highest standards.

Working as part of a skilled production team, you'll be involved in every stage of the assembly process and contribute to the delivery of exceptional products for customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble large electrical and mechanical components to specification
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and assembly instructions
• Safely operate overhead cranes to move and position components and assemblies
• Carry out mechanical assembly work to high quality standards
• Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Support continuous improvement activities across the production department
• Ensure all work is completed accurately and efficiently

Additional Benefits

• No regular weekend working
• Great work-life balance
• Long weekends every week on back shift

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Modern manufacturing facility
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Excellent public transport links
• Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer
• Supportive team culture and genuine career progression opportunities

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

• At least 3 years' experience within assembly, mechanical fitting, or manufacturing environments
• Experience working from engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills
• Experience operating overhead cranes (up to 120 tonnes desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A proactive approach to health and safety
• A positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic

Closing date: 29.10.026

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future