Lead Mechanical Assembly Technician | Flexible Hours + Bonus

Kinetic plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

10%+ pension

30 days holiday

Flexible hours

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Kinetic plc is hiring a Mechanical Assembly Technician in the United Kingdom. The role involves assembling, testing and fault-finding on bespoke machinery, while supporting a small team to drive builds through to completion.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in machine building or assembly, strong drawing interpretation skills, and a solid understanding of pneumatics and mechanical systems. A hands-on engineer who values quality will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine building, mechanical fitting, or machinery assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and fault-find on high-quality equipment.
• Lead a small team to ensure builds meet specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and assemble to tight tolerances.
• Take hands-on approach to engineering from build to completion.

Skills

Machine building

Mechanical fitting

Machinery assembly

Reading drawings

Pneumatics

Fault-finding

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience

Job description

Kinetic plc is hiring a Mechanical Assembly Technician in the United Kingdom. The role involves assembling, testing and fault-finding on bespoke machinery, while supporting a small team to drive builds through to completion.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in machine building or assembly, strong drawing interpretation skills, and a solid understanding of pneumatics and mechanical systems. A hands-on engineer who values quality will thrive here.