Mechanical Assembler

Mechanical Assembler

Location: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE

Shift: Day Shift

Permanent | Engineering & Manufacturing

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Assembler with experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment? We are currently recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Assembler to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business based in Stonehouse. This is a varied, practical role where you will be responsible for assembling mechanical components and finished products to a high standard, working from engineering drawings and technical instructions. The position would suit someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work, takes pride in producing quality products and is comfortable using a variety of hand and power tools.

The Role

As a Mechanical Assembler, you will work as part of the manufacturing team, completing a range of mechanical assembly and fitting activities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical assembly of components, sub-assemblies and finished products
• Working from engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Fitting and assembling mechanical components
• Using hand and power tools
• Carrying out drilling, tapping, reaming and general fitting operations where required
• Installing mechanical hardware and components
• Completing basic mechanical adjustments
• Checking completed assemblies against drawings and specifications
• Carrying out in-process quality checks
• Identifying and reporting any quality or assembly issues
• Ensuring products are assembled accurately and to the required standard
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing operation

What We’re Looking For

We would like to hear from candidates with previous experience within mechanical assembly, engineering, manufacturing or mechanical fitting.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous Mechanical Assembly experience (essential)
• Mechanical fitting experience
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to work from engineering drawings
• Good practical and mechanical skills
• Experience assembling components to specifications
• Good understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience carrying out basic inspection and quality checks
• Ability to work accurately and consistently
• A proactive and hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of an engineering team

Experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment would be particularly advantageous.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business offering a permanent day shift position and long-term career stability.

You will be joining a busy manufacturing environment where quality and engineering standards are important, with opportunities to develop your technical skills and gain further experience across different areas of assembly and production.

The position would suit candidates currently working as a Mechanical Assembler, Assembly Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Engineering Assembler or Production Assembler.

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience

Day Shift

Permanent Position

If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

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