Assembly Technician

JR United Kingdom; Melksham; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing company near Melksham is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician. The role involves mechanical and electrical assembly of bespoke commercial vehicle bodies, requiring experience with hand tools and electrical diagrams. Candidates should have a strong understanding of health & safety protocols, and the position offers an hourly rate of up to £15.60 with additional benefits such as birthday off and enhanced maternity/paternity policies.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday off

Enhanced maternity/paternity policies

Auto-enrolment pension

Employee wellness and assistance programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working safely with mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install insulated panels into vehicle bodies.
• Wire and terminate lighting and switches.
• Maintain a tidy and safe working area.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Health & safety knowledge

Tool proficiency

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Bench saws

Drills

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Assembly Technician to join a specialist manufacturing company based near Melksham, Wiltshire.

This role involves a mixture of Mechanical and Electrical assembly work, contributing to the build and conversion of bespoke commercial vehicle bodies.

Assembly Technician Job Overview

Mechanical Assembly Duties

• Install insulated panels into vehicle bodies with precision and attention to sealing quality.
• Cut and shape materials (metal, plastic, wood) using hand and bench tools.
• Apply silicone and gel sealants to floors, walls, and roofs.
• Assemble mechanical components such as trims, flooring, and brackets.

Electrical Assembly Duties

• Wire and terminate lighting, switches, and tail lift systems (low-voltage).
• Read and work from basic electrical diagrams and wiring schematics.
• Use electrical tools safely to carry out installations and checks.

General Workshop Responsibilities

• Work from engineering drawings and works orders to meet build specifications.
• Maintain a tidy and safe working area in line with health and safety expectations.
• Support other shop floor or ad hoc tasks as required by the production team.

Assembly Technician Job Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical work instructions.
• Confident using hand tools, bench saws, drills, and measuring equipment.
• Experience working safely with both mechanical and electrical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of health & safety protocols in a workshop or manufacturing setting.
• Flexibility to adapt to varying tasks and production priorities.
• Reliable personal transport to access the site.

Assembly Technician Salary & Benefits

Hourly Rate: Up to £15.60 per hour (£36,504 per annum)

Hours: 45 hours per week

• Monday-Thursday: 07:00-17:00
• Friday: 07:00-14:30

Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional Benefits

• Birthday off
• Enhanced maternity/paternity policies
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Employee wellness and assistance programmes

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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