Mechanical Assembler / Production Operative

Estella Group Limited; Grantham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Estella Group Limited is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Operative to join its engineering and manufacturing team in Grantham, United Kingdom. The role involves mechanical assembly and fitting, with full training provided to develop technical skills.

Candidates with mechanical, assembly, production, or hands-on experience are encouraged to apply. You will follow engineering drawings, perform quality checks, and contribute to general production duties in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical, assembly or manufacturing roles.
• Experience using hand tools such as spanners and torque wrenches.
• Ability to follow instructions and processes.
• Good attention to detail.
• Backgrounds considered: assembly operative, production operative, warehouse operative, mechanical fitter, vehicle mechanic, technician.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical components according to drawings.
• Strip down, clean, and reassemble components.
• Use hand tools and basic engineering equipment.
• Follow engineering drawings or work instructions.
• Perform quality inspection and testing.
• Support general production and manufacturing duties.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Hand tools experience

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Quality inspection

Tools

Hand tools

Torque wrenches

Engineering equipment

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Operative

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly Operative to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company.

This role is ideal for candidates with mechanical, assembly, production, manufacturing, or hands‑on experience, as well as those with a strong work ethic looking to develop technical skills. Full training is provided.

Key Duties:

• Mechanical assembly and fitting
• Strip down, cleaning, and reassembly of components
• Use of hand tools and basic engineering equipment
• Following engineering drawings or work instructions
• Quality inspection and testing
• General production and manufacturing duties

Skills & Experience:

• Mechanical, assembly, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Experience using hand tools (spanners, torque wrenches, etc.)
• Ability to follow instructions and processes
• Good attention to detail
• Backgrounds considered: assembly operative, production operative, warehouse operative, mechanical fitter, vehicle mechanic, technician

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

• Mechanical Assembly Operative
• Mechanical Fitter / Assembler
• Vehicle Mechanic or Vehicle Technician
• Motor Mechanic
• Engineering Operative