Mechanical Assembler

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Agency is seeking an assembler with hands-on mechanical experience for a role in a defence-related engineering environment. The successful candidate will build mechanical units to precise specifications and work from technical drawings and build instructions.

The role emphasizes careful handling of components, accurate assembly, and thorough inspection of finished products, with a commitment to high housekeeping standards on the workshop floor.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical assembly experience in a workshop, engineering or manufacturing setting.
• Genuine mechanical aptitude, e.g. working on vehicles or engines.
• Confidence reading from technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in manufacturing or defence environment preferred.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to detail when building and checking work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical units and components using hand and power tools.
• Work to technical drawings, build instructions and specifications.
• Carry out inspection and quality checks on completed assemblies.
• Handle components and parts with care throughout the build process.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within a defence-related engineering environment.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Technical drawings

Hand & power tools

Job description

If you're the type who spends weekends under a bonnet, stripping down and rebuilding engines for the enjoyment of it, this Assembler role puts that mechanical instinct to work.
Every unit that leaves your bench is built with precision, to exact specifications.
This is a role for someone who understands how things fit together and takes pride in doing it properly, every time.

As an Assembler, you will benefit from:

• Full training on defence-standard assembly procedures
• A structured, methodical working environment
• The opportunity to build specialist skills within a niche engineering sector
• A stable, established employer with consistent workloads

As an Assembler, your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling mechanical units and components accurately using hand and power tools
• Working to technical drawings, build instructions and specifications
• Carrying out inspection and quality checks on completed assemblies
• Handling components and parts with care throughout the build process
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping within a defence-related engineering environment

As an Assembler, your experience will include:

• Proven mechanical assembly experience in a workshop, engineering or manufacturing setting
• A genuine mechanical aptitude, for example working on your own vehicles or building and rebuilding engines
• Confidence working from technical drawings and specifications
• Experience within a manufacturing or defence environment preferredA methodical approach, with strong attention to detail when building and checking your work

If you're an Assembler who wants your hands-on mechanical know-how to count for something, this could be the next step.

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