Mechanical Assembler

Adecco; Halstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Overtime opportunities available

Full PPE provided

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is recruiting a Mechanical Assembler for their North Essex facility. You will join a skilled production team assembling and fitting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components to produce finished equipment.

You will read engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, and perform quality checks to ensure products meet high standards. You will work to production schedules and maintain a tidy, safe workspace in a modern facility.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills.
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and fitting of components and assemblies.
• Installation of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and braking systems.
• Assembly and alignment of fabricated structures and moving components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the build process.
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Working collaboratively to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools

Read/interpret drawings

Fault-finding/problem-solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Mechanical Assembler

Location: North Essex

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm

Salary: Competitive, with overtime available

Overview

Our client is a well-established and growing specialist engineering manufacturer based in North Essex. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Mechanical Assembler to join their production team.

Working as part of a skilled assembly team, you will be responsible for assembling and fitting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical components to produce high-quality finished equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly and fitting of components and assemblies.
• Installation of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and braking systems.
• Assembly and alignment of fabricated structures and moving components.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the build process.
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment.
• Working collaboratively to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical skills.
• Experience using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, automotive, commercial vehicle, trailer, agricultural machinery or plant environments.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems.
• Understanding of pneumatic systems.Full training will be provided for candidates with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Employee recognition and reward schemes.
• Additional annual leave benefits.
• Free onsite parking.
• Electric vehicle charging facilities.
• Full PPE provided.
• Modern manufacturing environment.
• Overtime opportunities available.
• Supportive team culture and ongoing training.

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit candidates from backgrounds such as:

• Vehicle assembly
• Mechanical fitting
• Manufacturing and production
• Agricultural machinery
• Plant equipment
• Commercial vehicles
• Trailer manufacturing
• Coachbuilding
• Engineering assemblyThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business offering long-term career prospects, training and the opportunity to develop new skills within a specialist manufacturing environment.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.