Trainee Mechanical Assembler — Precision & Defence Build

Rubicon Recruitment; Poole; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training on defence standards

Structured working environment

Specialist skills in niche engineering

Stable, established employer

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking an Assembler in Poole, UK, to join a defence-focused engineering team. You will assemble units to exact specifications using hand and power tools, following detailed drawings and instructions.

The role emphasizes precision, quality checks, and careful handling of components. You will receive full training on defence-standard procedures and work in a structured, methodical environment within a stable, established employer.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is non-negotiable when assembling to exact specifications.
• Structured, methodical working environment is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or defence environment is preferred.
• Comfortable working from technical drawings and build instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assembling units and components accurately using hand and power tools
• Working to technical drawings, build instructions and specifications
• Carrying out basic inspection and quality checks on completed assemblies
• Manually handling components and parts with care
• Maintaining high standards of general housekeeping within a defence-related engineering environment

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Structured working style

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment is seeking an Assembler in Poole, UK, to join a defence-focused engineering team. You will assemble units to exact specifications using hand and power tools, following detailed drawings and instructions.

The role emphasizes precision, quality checks, and careful handling of components. You will receive full training on defence-standard procedures and work in a structured, methodical environment within a stable, established employer.