Mechanical Assembler

Orion Electrotech; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

25 days leave

Overtime time-and-a-half

Private medical

5% profit bonus

Pension match 8%

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Maidenhead is seeking a Mechanical Assembler to build mechanical sub-assemblies and full products to engineering specifications. You will use hand tools and basic machinery, read drawings, and conduct quality checks.

The role requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and experience in a production environment. Working hours typically 8:00am–4:30pm with a Friday early finish.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mechanical assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Competent in the use of hand tools and assembly equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical sub-assemblies and full products per engineering specifications.
• Use hand tools and basic machinery to build components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure builds meet standards.
• Identify faults, report issues and perform rework as needed.
• Keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Must read engineering drawings

Hand tools usage

Quality focus

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Production environment experience

Job description

Mechanical Assembler

Location: Maidenhead
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm (early finish on a Friday)
Job Type: Permanent

Duties

• Assembling mechanical sub-assemblies and full products in line with engineering specifications
• Using hand tools and basic machinery to build high-quality components
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions
• Conducting quality checks and inspections to ensure builds meet required standards
• Identifying faults, reporting issues, and carrying out rework when required
• Maintaining a clean and organised work environment

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a mechanical assembly or manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Competent in the use of hand tools and assembly equipment
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Good manual dexterity and practical skills
• Experience working within a production or workshop environment

Benefits

• Compressed 4-day working week available
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy/sell leave
• Overtime paid at time and a half, double time on Sundays
• Private medical insurance
• Discretionary 5% profit bonus
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme