Mechanical Assembly Technician

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

2-month contract

Immediate start

8-hour shifts

Robotics and automation projects

Tools provided

Job summary

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd in London is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician on a 2-month contract in Walthamstow. You will assemble mechanical components and build automated manufacturing equipment from engineering drawings.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, machine building or fitting, reading drawings, and using hand and power tools. Immediate start, Monday–Friday shifts, outside IR35, with all tools provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly, machine building or mechanical fitting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Confident using workshop hand and power tools.
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering workshop.
• Electrical, pneumatic or automation experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and machinery from engineering drawings.
• Build and fit mechanical assemblies, brackets, sensors and larger structures.
• Support electrical and sensor installation.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble and adjust equipment.
• Inspect completed assemblies and identify build issues.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools

Power tools

Mechanical fitting

Problem solving

Job description

Mechanical Assembly Technician - Contract

Location: Walthamstow, East London

Rate: £18-£24 per hour

Contract: 2 Months

Hours: Monday-Friday - 8-hour shifts

Start: ASAP - Urgent Requirement

We're urgently recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly Technician to join an innovative engineering business developing advanced robotic manufacturing systems.

This is a hands-on contract opportunity for someone with experience in mechanical assembly, machine building or mechanical fitting, working on the build of automated manufacturing equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components and machinery from engineering drawings.
• Build and fit mechanical assemblies, brackets, sensors and larger structures.
• Support electrical and sensor installation.
• Use hand and power tools to assemble and adjust equipment.
• Inspect completed assemblies and identify build issues.
• Work closely with engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in mechanical assembly, machine building or mechanical fitting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Confident using workshop hand and power tools.
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering workshop.
• Electrical, pneumatic or automation experience would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• £18-£24 per hour - Outside IR35
• 2-month contract
• Immediate start available
• 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday.
• Opportunity to work on innovative robotics and automation technology.
• All tools provided.