Mechanical Assembly operative

Nicholas Associates Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Redditch is seeking a Mechanical Assembly operative for the metal finishing department. The successful candidate will finish precision engineered metal components using hand grinders and polishers. Candidates should possess mechanical competence with hand tools. The role requires attention to tight tolerances in a dynamic environment. Competitive pay rates of up to £17.72 per hour with various shift options and a comprehensive benefits package including pension and holidays.

Benefits

5.6 weeks annual leave including bank holidays

Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary

Pension plan contributing 3% employer / 5% employee

Qualifications

• Experience with grinding and polishing metal components.
• Ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Familiarity with air powered hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Finish precision engineered metal components using hand tools.
• Fettle, de-burr, and polish metal components.
• Work within a manufacturing environment.

Skills

Mechanically competent working with hand tools

Tools

Hand grinders

Metal polishers

Job description

• Posted on: 1st Dec 2025
• Job Reference: JN -092025-63373_1764586355

Role: Mechanical Assembly operative - Metal component finishing department

Permanent Position

Environment: Manufacturing - Precision Engineering

Location: Redditch

Shift and Pay Options

Option 1: Mon-Fri (Days)

Monday to Thursday (7.30am to 4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am to 12.30pm)

Pay: Up to £14.95 per hour

Monday to Wednesday (4.30pm to 2.30am) and Thursdays (4.30pm to 1.30am) (39hrs)

Pay:

Up to £17.72 per hour

Overtime available at x1.33 Mon-Fri, x1.5 Saturday and x2 Sunday

holidays are calculated in hours but work out to be 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service. Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary. Employer 3% / Employee 5% - Pension.

Overview

We now require a Mechanical Assembly operative to join the metal finishing department. As the Mechanical Assembly operative you will be tasked to finish precision engineered metal components working to tight tolerances using hand tools such as hand grinders and metal polishers.

This role be will be working within the finishing department, fettling, de-burring and polishing metal components with various air powered hand tools.

The ideal candidate / Mechanical Assembly operative may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

• Mechanically competent working with hand tools - grinders, ratchets etc.

Commutable from:

Redditch, Alcester, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick and surrounding areas

If you are interested in the Mechanical Operative role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.