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 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