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NW Recruitment Services Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NW Recruitment Services Ltd. is recruiting for a Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative in Burnley. The role is hands-on, assembling mechanical components to drawings, with a five-person team and a 3-month probation. After probation, a permanent salary of £28,500 per annum is offered.

The job is workshop-based, requiring use of hand tools, attention to detail and reliability. Hours typically 8:00am–4:30pm or 5:00pm with paid breaks and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Practical ability, attention to detail essential.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and hand tools preferred.
• Willingness to learn and reliability required.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out hands-on mechanical assembly using a variety of hand tools.
• Screwing, fitting and securing panels, components and fittings.
• Following CAD drawings to assemble components correctly.
• Working to specified measurements and tolerances.
• Assisting with pipework fitting and mechanical fittings.
• Checking assemblies to ensure specifications are met.
• Using hand tools safely and correctly.
• Supporting wider team with workshop duties.
• Occasional warehouse and ad-hoc duties as required.
• Maintaining clean, safe, organised work areas.

Skills

Hand tools

Measuring to tolerances

Reading CAD drawings

Teamwork

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative

Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative

• Contract: Temporary to permanent
• Probationary period: 3 months – initial 12-week temp acting as probation for perm role.

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Burnley for a Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative to join their existing workshop team.

This is a hands-on, operative-level role involving the assembly and fitting of mechanical components, panels and working alongside engineers to support from component assembly to finished product.

You will work as part of a team of five, alongside four other members of the team. The role involves using a range of hand tools, following CAD and engineering drawings, working to specified measurements and tolerances, and ensuring completed work meets the required specification.

This is not an engineer-level position, and a time-served apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification is not required. Practical ability, attention to detail, reliability and a willingness to learn are more important.

Key responsibilities:

• Carrying out hands-on mechanical assembly work using a variety of hand tools.
• Screwing, fitting and securing panels, components and associated fittings.
• Following CAD and engineering drawings to assemble components correctly.
• Working accurately to specified measurements and tolerances.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting, including assisting with pipework fitting.
• Checking completed assemblies to ensure work meets the required specification.
• Using hand tools safely and correctly.
• Supporting other members of the wider team with general workshop duties.
• Assisting with occasional warehouse and additional ad-hoc duties as required.
• Keeping work areas clean, tidy, free of hazards and organised.
• Working flexibly as part of a small team, with everyone expected to assist where needed to keep work progressing.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday, generally working 8:00am until 4:300pm / 5:00pm.
• Allocated AM and PM break (paid), 30 minutes (unpaid lunch.
• There may be occasions where working beyond 5:00pm is required depending on workload and business requirements.

Contract & progression:

The position will initially be offered on a 3-month temporary probationary basis through NW Recruitment Services Ltd, with the intention of moving to a permanent position for the right candidate.

On successful completion of the probationary period (12 weeks), the permanent salary will be and equivalent of £28,500 per annum.

This is a genuine opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment, develop your practical mechanical assembly skills and become a permanent member of a small, hands-on team. Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative