Assembly Technician - Mechanical & Electrical Fitter (No Weekends)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Modern manufacturing facility

Ongoing training and development

Competitive pay

Excellent public transport links

Stable, long-term opportunity

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting an Assembly Technician for a well-established Leeds manufacturing business. The role involves assembling large electrical and mechanical components from engineering drawings, ensuring safety, accuracy and high quality in a collaborative production environment.

This rotating shift role includes Week 1 6:00am–2:00pm and Week 2 12:30pm–10:00pm, with great work‑life balance and long back‑shift weekends.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience within assembly, mechanical fitting, or manufacturing environments.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills.

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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Proactive attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting an Assembly Technician for a well-established Leeds manufacturing business. The role involves assembling large electrical and mechanical components from engineering drawings, ensuring safety, accuracy and high quality in a collaborative production environment.

This rotating shift role includes Week 1 6:00am–2:00pm and Week 2 12:30pm–10:00pm, with great work‑life balance and long back‑shift weekends.