Mechanical Assembly Technician

Technique Recruitment Solutions; Beccles; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Technique Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Beccles is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician for a 14-week temporary assignment. You will assemble components, ensure correct fit, read manuals and drawings, and maintain high quality throughout production.

Working hours are 39 per week: Monday to Thursday 07:30–16:00 and Friday 07:30–15:00. The role requires good manual dexterity, ability to use hand tools and machines, and the ability to follow detailed instructions with precision.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an assembler.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, etc.
• Ability in using hand tools and machines.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
• Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process.
• Take precise measurements to ensure perfect fit of components.
• Select or modify components according to measurements and specifications.
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units.
• Check output to ensure highest quality.
• Maintain equipment in good condition.
• Keep records of production quantities and time.
• Report on issues, malfunction, or defective parts.

Skills

Assembler experience

Reading blueprints

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Quality control

Communication skills

Education

HNC or HND from a technical school

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician

Temporary: 14-weeks

Hours: 39 hours - Monday to Thursday 07:30 – 16:00 and Friday 07:30 – 15:00

Location: Beccles

Our client is a leading automation engineering company that designs and manufactures bespoke machinery and production systems for a range of global manufacturing sectors. Their solutions help customers streamline processes, increase output and maintain the highest standards of quality and reliability.

We are looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to connect parts into more complex components. You will ensure all parts fit correctly and are suitable for the final product. You will use your hands or machines to do the job with greater precision. You must have good technical knowledge and possess great manual dexterity. An ability to read instructions represented in manuals, drawings, schematics etc. and follow them with precision is extremely important.

Responsibilities

• Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures.
• Collect all material and equipment needed to begin the process.
• Take precise measurements to ensure perfect fit of components.
• Select or modify components according to measurements and specifications.
• Align material and put together parts to build more complex units.
• Check output to ensure highest quality.
• Maintain equipment in good condition.
• Keep records of production quantities and time.
• Report on issues, malfunction, or defective parts.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an assembler.
• Technical knowledge and ability to read blueprints, drawings, etc.
• Ability in using hand tools and machines.
• Good understanding of quality control principles.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition.
• HNC or HND from a technical school will be appreciated.

Role Summary

• Assemble mechanical fabricated parts into more complex components.
• Ensure all parts fit correctly and are suitable for the final product.
• Use hand tools and machinery to complete tasks.
• Read technical drawings, manuals, schematics and related documentation.
• Follow detailed instructions with a high degree of precision and accuracy.

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries.

We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk.