Job Description

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 environment

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
• Comfortable working in a dirty / noisy workshop environment
• Confident using hand tools

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

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

Apply 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