Location: Melksham
Pay Rate: £14.40 per hour
Contract: Ongoing Temporary
Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-15:30 | Friday 07:00-12:00
Are you a hands-on assembler with good mechanical skills and some experience working with basic electrical or electronic components?
We are recruiting for an Electro-Mechanical Assembler to join a global engineering business in Melksham, supporting the assembly and testing of safety-critical products used within the rail industry.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and is confident using hand tools, mechanical assembly equipment and basic electrical/electronic components.
The Role
Working as part of a skilled production team, you will be responsible for assembling, wiring and testing products to detailed instructions and quality standards.
Your duties will include:
Mechanical assembly of components and sub-assemblies.
Using a range of hand tools to complete assembly work.
Basic electrical and electronic assembly, including wiring and connections.
Following assembly instructions, drawings and technical specifications.
Fitting and replacing mechanical and electrical components.
Identifying and replacing faulty or damaged parts.
Carrying out basic fault finding and product testing.
Using ATE equipment to test completed products.
Checking completed work to ensure it meets quality and specification requirements.
Maintaining accurate production records and documentation.
Working safely and maintaining a clean and organised work area.About You
We're looking for practical, hands-on candidates who are comfortable working across both mechanical and basic electrical/electronic assembly.
You may have experience as a:
Electro-Mechanical Assembler
Mechanical Assembler
Electrical Assembler
Production Technician
Panel Wirer
Test Technician
PCB Technician
Engineering Technician
Manufacturing Operative with electrical experienceIdeally, you will have:
Previous experience in an assembly, manufacturing or engineering environment.
Good practical skills and confidence using a range of hand tools.
Experience with basic electrical wiring, connections or electronic components.
The ability to read and follow engineering drawings or assembly instructions.
Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
Experience carrying out basic testing or fault finding.
Soldering experience would be advantageous, particularly IPC-A-610, but is not essential for the right candidate.
A willingness to learn new products and processes.The key requirement is a practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work across both mechanical assembly and basic electrical/electronic tasks.
The Opportunity
£14.40 per hour
Ongoing temporary contract
Early finish every Friday
Immediate start available
Opportunity to work within a global engineering and manufacturing business
Potential for longer-term opportunities for the right candidateIf you have a mechanical assembly background and some electrical/electronic experience, we'd be keen to hear from you
Salary description
£14.40 - £14.40 per hour