Precision Mechanical Assembler - Electrical/Optical

Zoom Recruitment; Orpington; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoom Recruitment seeks a skilled Mechanical Assembler for an Orpington-based role assembling mechanical, optical, electronic and hydraulic components to tight tolerances. You will follow technical drawings, perform soldering and wiring, and use a range of hand and power tools to build and test assemblies.

Working Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:30 and Friday 8:00–13:00, this 6-month contract offers an opportunity to demonstrate reliability with potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical, electrical, optical, or similar technical assembly roles.
• Ability to interpret technical and electrical drawings accurately.
• Strong soldering and wiring capabilities.
• Familiarity with electronic, mechanical, optical, and hydraulic components.
• Experience using lathe or CNC machinery is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assemble components to exact specifications based on engineering and schematic drawings.
• Perform soldering and wiring tasks to industry standards.
• Operate test instruments such as spectrometers and multimeters to ensure quality.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments during assembly.
• Read and interpret technical drawings; lathe and/or CNC machining skills are desirable.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations and internal guidelines at all times.
• Carry out final inspection and packaging of assemblies for shipment.
• Collaborate with the Cell Team Leader to meet production targets.
• Support production by performing other duties as required.

Skills

Soldering

Wiring

Technical drawings

CNC machining

Hand tools

Tools

Lathe

CNC machines

Multimeters

Spectrometers

Job description

Zoom Recruitment seeks a skilled Mechanical Assembler for an Orpington-based role assembling mechanical, optical, electronic and hydraulic components to tight tolerances. You will follow technical drawings, perform soldering and wiring, and use a range of hand and power tools to build and test assemblies.

Working Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:30 and Friday 8:00–13:00, this 6-month contract offers an opportunity to demonstrate reliability with potential for permanency.