Assembly Technician

MANUFACTURING ASSEMBLY TECHNICIAN/ FITTER Salary: £18/hour depending on experience plus site uplift Contract: Full-time, 40 hours per week, permanent We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing / Assembly Technician to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where you’ll be assembling, testing, and finishing high-quality machinery components for the bakery, confectionery, and chilled food sectors. Key Responsibilities: * Work closely with the workshop supervisor to prepare machined and bought components for assembly * Assemble multiple-part systems with precision * Deburr machined components, grind, and polish welded parts * Assist with final machine testing and product trials What You’ll Need: * Prior experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment * Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and solid models * Familiarity with rotating machinery assembly, power transmission systems (belts, pulleys), linear rails, ball screws, and lead screws * Knowledge of pumps and motor/gearbox setup * Experience assembling close-fitting, tight-tolerance components and conveyor systems * Ideally, you’ll have an NVQ Level 3 or HNC in engineering or equivalent experience This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. If you’re skilled in mechanical assembly and looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you