Mechanical Assembly Operative

CMD Recruitment
Bowerhill
4 months ago
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Mechanical Assembly Operative

Location: Melksham
Pay: £14.40 per hour
Job Type: Ongoing Contract | Full-Time | Days
Hours: Mon-Thurs 07:00-15:30 | Fri 07:00-12:00
Immediate Start Available

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly Operative to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company within the rail industry.

This role is ideal for candidates with mechanical, assembly, production, manufacturing, or hands-on experience, as well as those with a strong work ethic looking to develop technical skills. Full training is provided.

Key Duties:

Mechanical assembly and fitting
Strip down, cleaning, and reassembly of components
Use of hand tools and basic engineering equipment
Following engineering drawings or work instructions
Quality inspection and testing
General production and manufacturing duties

Skills & Experience:

Mechanical, assembly, or manufacturing experience preferred
Experience using hand tools (spanners, torque wrenches, etc.)
Ability to follow instructions and processes
Good attention to detail
Backgrounds considered: assembly operative, production operative, warehouse operative, mechanical fitter, vehicle mechanic, technician

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

Mechanical Assembly Operative
Mechanical Fitter / Assembler
Vehicle Mechanic or Vehicle Technician
Motor Mechanic
Engineering Operative

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