Job Description:

Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working exclusively on behalf of a leading specialist engineering business to recruit a Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician for their growing Leeds operation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual looking to take the next step in their career and build long-term expertise within a highly specialist engineering environment.

The successful candidate will primarily support the assembly and testing of components used across a range of demanding industries.

The Role

As a Mechanical Assembly & Test Technician, you will be responsible for assembling, testing, maintaining and overhauling specialist mechanical and hydraulic components.

Working predominantly within a dedicated, recently upgraded clean room environment, you will receive the training and support required to develop your knowledge of the highly detailed standards and requirements associated with the defence sector.

Benefits:

Salary: £30,000 - £33,000

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 07:00 - 15:30 / Friday - 07:30 - 11:30

Hours Per Week: 36 hours per week

Holiday: 30 days' holiday, increasing by 1 day per year of service up to a maximum of 33 days

Sick Pay: Enhanced sick pay after 1 year's service

Key responsibilities include:

• Assembly of high-pressure pumps, valves and associated mechanical components
• Working from technical drawings, detailed BOMs and written work instructions
• Setting up and testing completed assemblies using specialist test rigs
• Carrying out static and dynamic load testing, pressure testing and flow-rate testing
• Supporting repair, maintenance and overhaul (RMO) activities
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with relevant procedures and quality standards
• Working as part of a growing team supporting increased demand from the defence sector
• Potential opportunities for UK customer-site installation and technical support, where required

About You

We are looking for a mechanically minded individual with a strong foundation in mechanical assembly who is keen to develop their technical knowledge and progress within a specialist engineering environment.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience assembling mechanical components, particularly where detailed BOMs are involved
• The ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings
• Experience following detailed written work instructions and procedures
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail
• Previous product or component testing experience would be advantageous
• Experience with hydraulic assemblies such as pumps or valves would be advantageous, but is not essential
• Previous machining experience, such as operating metalworking lathes, honing or lapping equipment, would be advantageous
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within a specialist engineering environment

Why Apply?

This is more than a standard assembly role. It is an opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within a growing defence-focused area of the business, working with complex components and stringent quality standards.

The business has recently invested significantly in its clean room and associated facilities, creating an excellent environment for the successful candidate to develop their skills and take on increasing responsibility.

Apply Now!!

If you're an experienced Mechanical Assembler, Mechanical Technician, Assembly Technician, Test Technician or Engineering Technician looking for a new challenge where you can develop specialist skills and build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Nicola Jackson at Elevation Recruitment Group.