Mechanical Installation and assembly Operative

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Job Type: Temp to Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm when warehouse based
Overtime: Available
Travel: UK-wide travel and occasional overnight stays required
Benefits: Company Van, Expenses, Pension, Holiday Scheme & Overtime

Salary: £16.92 per hour

Overtime available paid at highter rates

We are recruiting for a Warehouse, Assembly & Installation Engineer to join an established engineering business based in Trafford Park, Manchester.

This is a varied, hands-on position combining warehouse duties, mechanical assembly, installation and service support.

When based at the Trafford Park facility, you will be involved in the assembly of specialist equipment including Ultra Flow canopies and medical gas pendants, alongside general warehouse, quality control and dispatch duties.

You will also travel to customer sites across the UK to assist with 1st and 2nd fix installations, service work and equipment maintenance.

Due to the nature of the position, you must be comfortable travelling throughout the UK and staying away from home on an ad-hoc basis. Hotels and associated expenses are fully paid, and a company van will be provided.

• General warehouse duties
• Assembly of Ultra Flow canopies
• Medical gas pendant assembly
• 1st and 2nd fix installation of canopies and associated components
• Supporting the service team with HEPA filter and fan changes
• Quality control and inspection of assembled equipment
• Reading and working from technical/engineering drawings
• Loading and unloading vehicles
• Deliveries when required
• Operating a forklift truck where qualified
• Using hand tools including spanners, screwdrivers and hacksaws
• Using power tools including SDS drills, jigsaws and grinders
• Carrying out occasional ad-hoc service work
• Managing workload in accordance with the company diary/planner
• Maintaining a professional and friendly attitude when representing the company on customer sites
• Attending training as required to maintain and develop skills

We are looking for someone who is practical, hands-on and mechanically minded, with a strong can-do attitude.

Previous engineering, assembly, installation, ductwork or AHU experience would be advantageous, although full industry-specific experience is not essential.

You should ideally have:

• Some previous engineering, mechanical assembly or installation experience
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Basic IT skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility regarding working hours, travel and overnight stays
• Full UK driving licence - essential

Any of the following would be advantageous:

• CSCS Card
• IPAF
• PASMA
• Forklift Truck Licence
• Engineering or science-based qualification
• Previous AHU or ductwork installation experience

These qualifications are preferred but are not essential, and candidates with the right practical engineering background and attitude are encouraged to apply.

Normal warehouse hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Due to customer installations and service requirements, candidates must be flexible regarding:

• UK-wide travel
• Overnight stays
• Occasional evening work
• Weekend working when required
• Overtime

All required accommodation and business expenses are paid, with hotel accommodation typically provided.

• Temp to Permanent position
• Monday to Friday standard working week
• Company van for site work
• Paid accommodation when working away
• Business expenses paid
• Overtime opportunities
• Pension
• Holiday scheme
• Training and development
• Varied role combining workshop, warehouse and site-based engineering
• Opportunity to develop your engineering and installation skills

This would be an excellent opportunity for someone from a mechanical, engineering, assembly, installation, maintenance or service background who enjoys a varied role and is happy to travel.

Interested? Apply today with your CV for further information.