Mechanical Assembler

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Employee-owned

Holiday 25 days

Annual bonus

Brand-new unit

Free parking

Sick pay

Fixed schedule

Overtime pay

Autonomy

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking a Mechanical Assembler for Crawley. You will assemble mechanical components using hand and power tools, follow technical drawings, and support on-site installation at customer locations.

This role offers a stable Monday to Friday schedule (07:30–16:30, early finish Fridays) with occasional travel to customer sites. Permanent contract from day one with long-term security in a growing, employee-owned business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in assembly, automotive, electrical, or bench fitting work.
• Confident use of hand and power tools.
• Basic understanding of lathe and milling operations.

Responsibilities

• Assembling mechanical components and systems using hand and power tools.
• Working from technical drawings and build instructions with accuracy.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure equipment meets required standards.
• Supporting on-site installation and commissioning at customer locations.
• Interacting professionally with customers during site visits.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Travel to sites

Driving licence

Tools

Lathe operations

Milling operations

Job description

Mechanical Assembler | Crawley | £19 per hour

Are you a practically minded Mechanical Assembler who takes pride in high-quality workmanship and enjoys variety in your role? This position combines hands‑on mechanical assembly with customer‑facing work, offering stable weekday hours alongside occasional field‑based activity. If you’re the type of Mechanical Assembler who values precision, responsibility, and seeing your work in action, this is a role where quality is prioritised over speed.

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will benefit from:

• A permanent contract from day one
• Long‑term job security within a growing, employee‑owned business
• Holiday rising to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus rewarding your attendance and length of service
• Joining a business investing in a brand new, fully kitted out unit
• Free on‑site parking
• Company sick pay scheme
• A consistent Monday to Friday schedule (07:30 to 16:30, finishing at 11:00 on Fridays)
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• Autonomy in your day‑to‑day work

As a Mechanical Assembler, your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling mechanical components and systems using hand and power tools
• Working from technical drawings and build instructions with accuracy
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure equipment meets required standards
• Supporting on‑site installation and commissioning at customer locations
• Interacting professionally with customers during site visits
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment

As a Mechanical Assembler, your experience will include:

• Hands‑on experience in assembly, automotive, electrical, or bench fitting work
• Confident use of hand and power tools
• Basic understanding of lathe and milling operations
• A full UK driving licence and confidence driving company vans
• Strong attention to detail with a quality‑first mindset
• Willingness to travel to customer sites as required

Following a period of significant growth, the business has recently moved into a brand new unit and is expanding its team to meet increasing demand across the UK and Europe. This is a new position created purely off the back of that growth, offering long‑term stability and real opportunity for the right Mechanical Assembler.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and build specialist equipment that’s used worldwide,