Mechanical Assembly Technician

Kinetic plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

10%+ pension

30 days holiday

Flexible hours

On-site parking

Career progression

Job summary

Kinetic plc is hiring a Mechanical Assembly Technician in the United Kingdom. The role involves assembling, testing and fault-finding on bespoke machinery, while supporting a small team to drive builds through to completion.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in machine building or assembly, strong drawing interpretation skills, and a solid understanding of pneumatics and mechanical systems. A hands-on engineer who values quality will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in machine building, mechanical fitting, or machinery assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical systems.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and fault-find on high-quality equipment.
• Lead a small team to ensure builds meet specifications.
• Interpret engineering drawings and assemble to tight tolerances.
• Take hands-on approach to engineering from build to completion.

Skills

Machine building

Mechanical fitting

Machinery assembly

Reading drawings

Pneumatics

Fault-finding

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician

£42,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + 10%+ Pension

Flexible Working Hours | Monday-Friday | 30 Days Holiday

Join a growing manufacturer of bespoke machinery where your skills will make a real impact. Working on a variety of complex machine builds, you'll be responsible for assembling, testing, and fault-finding on high-quality specialist equipment while helping to lead a small team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical fitter or machine builder who enjoys hands‑on engineering, technical problem-solving, and seeing projects through from build to completion.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in machine building, mechanical fitting, or machinery assembly
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong knowledge of pneumatics and mechanical systems
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous

What's on Offer?

• £42,000 - £45,000 salary
• Annual bonus
• Private healthcare
• 10%+ employer pension contribution
• 30 days holiday
• Flexible working hours between 7am and 7pm
• Free on-site parking
• Genuine career progression opportunities

If you're a Mechanical Fitter, Machine Builder, Assembly Technician, or Mechanical Engineer looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.