SEMI-SKILLED ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN

We Seal; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 25 days + bank

8% Pension contribution

Health care plan

Cycle to work

Free parking

Tea & coffee on site

Breakfast on site

Volunteer days

Charity donations

Gym discounts

Job summary

We Seal is seeking a practical and motivated Assembly Technician to join our Machinery team in Leeds. You will help build, wire, test, maintain and improve We Seal machinery, working across electrical and mechanical assembly.

You will work closely with the wider team to ensure machines are built safely, efficiently and to a high standard, with duties spanning panel wiring, pneumatic components, upgrades and documentation.

Qualifications

• Electrical and/or mechanical training or experience.
• Experience building, maintaining or repairing machinery.
• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble We Seal machinery and components.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Build electrical panels and wire machines.
• Fit and test pneumatic and electrical components.
• Set up and test completed machines.
• Upgrade, refurbish and maintain existing machinery.
• Support the development and improvement of new and existing machines.
• Identify problems and help find practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records.
• Follow Health & Safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Work with the wider team to improve processes and ways of working.

Skills

Practical skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Electrical training

Mechanical experience

Machinery maintenance

Quality focus

Tools

Workshop tools

Job description

Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Benefits in addition to basic salary:

• Innovative and forward-thinking, family-owned business with a great culture
• 25 days’ holiday each year plus all Bank Holidays
• Development opportunities within the company
• Generous 8% Company Pension Contribution
• Comprehensive Health Care Plan including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• 2 days paid leave per annum for volunteering work
• Charity donation contribution scheme
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Complimentary tea and coffee on site
• Complimentary breakfast items on site
• Free car park

Who We Are

We Seal is an ambitious, family-owned manufacturing business based in Yeadon, Leeds, specialising in innovative bag-sealing machinery and sealing solutions for customers in the UK and around the world. We’re proud of our friendly, down-to-earth culture, where people work together, share ideas and have the opportunity to develop as the business grows.

About the Role

We are looking for a practical and motivated Assembly Technician to join our Machinery team. You will help build, wire, test, maintain and improve We Seal machinery, working across both electrical and mechanical assembly. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure our machines are built safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble We Seal machinery and components.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical assembly.
• Build electrical panels and wire machines.
• Fit and test pneumatic and electrical components.
• Set up and test completed machines.
• Upgrade, refurbish and maintain existing machinery.
• Support the development and improvement of new and existing machines.
• Identify problems and help find practical solutions.
• Maintain accurate engineering and maintenance records.
• Follow Health & Safety, quality and hygiene standards.
• Work with the wider team to improve processes and ways of working.

What We’re Looking For

• Good practical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, organised and flexible approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• Good communication and basic IT skills.
• A focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Electrical and/or mechanical training or experience.
• Experience building, maintaining or repairing machinery.
• Confidence using workshop tools and equipment.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and quality requirements within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

The Person

You will be practical, proactive and self-motivated, with a genuine interest in engineering. You will enjoy solving problems, learning new skills and working as part of a team to get the job done.

You will also share our values:

We are enthusiastic | We deliver on our promises | We go the extra mile | We are dynamic | We are one team | We care