Technician, Assembly

Proseal UK Limited; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel in Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK, is seeking an Assembly Technician for a full-time role at our Adlington site. You will assemble sub and main assemblies, read engineering drawings, and support on-site commissioning and customer training.

Prepare and test machinery, maintain accurate parts lists, and work to production instructions while meeting deadlines. A hands-on, proactive professional with strong interpersonal skills is ideal.

Qualifications

• Reading engineering drawings and pneumatic circuits.
• Mechanical assembly of all sub and main assemblies.
• Keep electronic parts lists accurate.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and ensure highest quality standards.
• Test and commission machinery on-site.
• Attend site for machine commissioning and breakdowns.
• Work to deadlines and delivery dates.
• Escalate build anomalies and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Pneumatic circuits

On-site servicing

Education

Time served with C&G or modern apprenticeship

Job description

Assembly Technician Adlington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK | Full-time (39 hours per week, Monday to Friday)

Your Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assembly Technician to join our team in Adlington, Macclesfield.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure assembly and build quality is of the highest possible standard.
• Ensure machinery is fully PDI’d and tested prior to delivery.
• Attending site for machine commissioning and breakdowns.
• Being self-disciplined, proactive, and hard working.
• High degree of interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Working to deadlines and delivery dates.
• Ensure production instructions and quality standards are met/exceeded.
• Escalate any build anomalies to relevant persons.
• On-site commissioning and customer training.

What You’ll Bring

• Principally be responsible for the mechanical assembly of all sub and main assemblies.
• Be able to read and understand engineering drawings and pneumatic circuits.
• Manage and keep your electronic parts lists accurate.
• Can carry out mechanical surveys, repairs, and servicing of Proseal equipment.
• General engineering, marking out, drilling, and tapping.
• Carry out work on-site, or off-site as requested and agreed.

Qualifications: Time served with C&G or modern apprenticeship.

Why Join Us?

At JBT Marel, this is more than just an Assembly Technician role. It's an opportunity to be part of a business that is shaping the future of food production through innovation and engineering excellence.

You’ll benefit from:

• Working for a global leader in food technology
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and career
• Exposure to innovative machinery and leading-edge technology
• The chance to see the direct impact of your work with customers across the UK and beyond

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a skilled and motivated Assembly Technician looking to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced engineering environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About JBT Marel – Shape the Future of Food

At JBT Marel – Shape the Future of Food At JBT Marel, we’re not just supporting the food industry — we’re helping to transform it. As a global leader in food technology, we design and deliver innovative solutions that enable food producers worldwide to operate more efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, and move towards a more sustainable future. Our Adlington site is a key part of that global impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, ownership is encouraged, and contributions truly matter. We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, creating an environment where people can thrive and make a real difference. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Create with Collaboration. Serve with Integrity. Grow with Excellence. Advance with Innovation.

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Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here.

At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable - and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth - and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.