Electro-Mechanical Assembler
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:
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Mechanical assembly of components and sub-assemblies.
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Using a range of hand tools to complete assembly work.
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Basic electrical and electronic assembly, including wiring and connections.
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Following assembly instructions, drawings and technical specifications.
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Fitting and replacing mechanical and electrical components.
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Identifying and replacing faulty or damaged parts.
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Carrying out basic fault finding and product testing.
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Using ATE equipment to test completed products.
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Checking completed work to ensure it meets quality and specification requirements.
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Maintaining accurate production records and documentation.
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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:
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Electro-Mechanical Assembler
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Mechanical Assembler
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Electrical Assembler
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Production Technician
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Panel Wirer
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Test Technician
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PCB Technician
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Engineering Technician
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Manufacturing Operative with electrical experience
Ideally, you will have:
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Previous experience in an assembly, manufacturing or engineering environment.
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Good practical skills and confidence using a range of hand tools.
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Experience with basic electrical wiring, connections or electronic components.
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The ability to read and follow engineering drawings or assembly instructions.
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Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
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Experience carrying out basic testing or fault finding.
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Soldering experience would be advantageous, particularly IPC-A-610, but is not essential for the right candidate.
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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
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£14.40 per hour
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Ongoing temporary contract
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Early finish every Friday
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Immediate start available
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Opportunity to work within a global engineering and manufacturing business
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Potential for longer-term opportunities for the right candidate
If you have a mechanical assembly background and some electrical/electronic experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.
