Mechanical Assembly Operative
Location: Melksham
Pay: £17.56 per hour (includes shift premium)
Job Type: Ongoing Contract | Full-Time | SHIFT
Hours: 06:00 - 14:00 Mon - Fri / 14:00 - 00:00 Mon - Thur. Rotating weekly
Immediate Start Available
We are recruiting for a Mechanical Assembly / Strip & Clean Operatives to join a leading engineering and manufacturing company within the rail industry.
This is a hands-on, physical role working in a dirty and noisy workshop environment, stripping down, cleaning, and refurbishing brake calipers and related components.
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:
Stripping down brake calipers and mechanical components
Cleaning and refurbishing parts ready for reassembly
Using hand tools to dismantle and rebuild units
Inspecting components for wear and defects
Working in a busy production workshop environmentSkills & 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
Comfortable working in a dirty / noisy workshop environment
Confident using hand toolsThis role would suit candidates with experience as:
Mechanical Assembly Operative
Mechanical Fitter / Assembler
Vehicle Mechanic or Vehicle Technician
Motor Mechanic
Engineering OperativeApply today to be considered for an immediate start with a leading engineering manufacturer.
Backgrounds considered: assembly operative, production operative, warehouse operative, mechanical fitter, vehicle mechanic, technician