Semi-Skilled Assembly Fitter

Cubed Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

33 days annual leave

Enhanced pension & health plan

Free on-site parking

Permanent contract with progression

Job summary

The client is seeking a hands-on Assembly Fitter to join the Wortley, Leeds team. You will work in the assembly department on sub-assemblies for high-performance machinery, following SOPs and using hand tools.

The role offers a permanent contract with progression opportunities and on-site facilities. Benefits include a competitive salary of £29,750 with potential annual bonus, 33 days leave, enhanced pension and health plan, and free on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Hands-on assembly experience in manufacturing/engineering.
• Strong ability to follow standard operating procedures.
• Experience with mechanical fitting and sub-assembly.
• Willingness to learn and work without formal qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Build sub-assemblies using SOPs and fixtures.
• Prepare components for painting and finishing.
• Install exterior equipment and route piping.
• Assist with non-electrical assembly tasks and testing.

Skills

Hand tool experience

Mechanical components

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Job description

Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)

PermanentContract | Wortley, Leeds | £29,750| No Formal Qualifications Required

We’rerecruiting multiple Semi-skilled Assembly Fitters in Wortley, Leeds. The work is hands-on, varied, and genuinely interesting: sub-assembly of high-performance OEM machinery for one of the world’s mostrecognisedengineering businesses. If you know your way around hand tools and mechanical components, we want to hear from you - regardless of whether you have formal qualifications.

Why This RoleStands Out

• £29,750 per year + annual bonus

• 33daysannual leave—well above the norm for contract work.

• Enhanced pension schemeand health cash plan included from day one.

• Free on-site parkingat the Wortley, Leeds site.

• Permanent contract - with progression routes.

• Multiple roles available.

The Company

Our client designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery - operatingacross 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. They hold multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. This is a serious engineering environment, withthe investmentand standards to match. Hands-on work, done properly.

The Role

You’llbe working within the assembly department at Wortley, Leeds - supporting skilled mechanical fitters and getting involved in the full range of sub-assembly activity. The work is varied: no two days are identical, andyou’llbe building practical knowledge of precision OEM machinery as you go.

Typical duties include:

• Building sub-assemblies using standard operating procedures and fixtures

• Preparing components for painting (washing and masking) and finishing after paint (re-tapping, reaming, cleaning)

• Marking off, drilling, and tapping

• Installing exterior equipment: nameplates, guard switches, hydraulic hoses, and pumps

• Routing steel and nylon pipework

• Unpacking and preparing parts for assembly

• Fitting non-electrical services prior to testing

• Applying sealants andassistingwith non-electrical stripping before dispatch

About You

We’renot looking for a CV full of qualifications.We’relooking for someone who is genuinely good with their hands, takes quality seriously, and can follow a procedure without needing to be chased.

You’llbe a strong fit if you have:

• Solid hand tool experience from a manufacturing, engineering, or assembly environment

• Confidence working with mechanical components and assemblies to a defined spec

• A background in motor mechanics, machine building, mechanical assembly, or a related trade—whether through work, training, or personal projects

• Attention to detail and a flexible, team-first attitude

• Willingness to follow standard operating procedures and elevate issues correctly