Assembly Operative (Engineering)

TL;DR

Assembly Operative (Engineering): Assembling mechanical and fabricated components using hand and power tools with an accent on precision assembly and reading engineering drawings. Focus on building sub-assemblies to specification and maintaining strict quality standards in a sheet metal fabrication environment.

Location: Onsite in Ferryhill, County Durham

Salary: £15.25 per hour

Company

A well-established manufacturing and sheet metal fabrication company focused on continued growth.

What you will do

• Assemble components and sub-assemblies according to technical specifications.
• Utilize hand and power tools such as drills, rivet guns, spanners, and torque tools.
• Interpret engineering drawings and assembly instructions to ensure accuracy.
• Perform rigorous quality checks during and after the assembly process.
• Identify and report any build issues, faults, or missing parts.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace while meeting production targets.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a mechanical or manufacturing assembly role.
• Proficiency with a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and high attention to detail.
• Willingness to work a rotating two-shift pattern (Early: 6:00am – 2:30pm, Late: 2:30pm – 11:00pm).

Nice to have

• Experience assembling fabricated or sheet metal components.
• Previous background in a professional engineering or manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate.
• Structured initial training period on day shifts.
• Long-term career opportunity within a stable and growing business.