Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative


Company:	NW Recruitment Services Ltd
Salary:	from £13.70 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Burnley
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

• Location: Burnley, Lancashire

• Pay rate: £13.70 per hour + holiday pay

• Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 4:30pm / 5:00pm

• Contract: Temporary to permanent

• Probationary period: 3 months – initial 12-week temp acting as probation for perm role.

• Permanent salary: £28,500 per annum

NW Recruitment Services Ltd are recruiting on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing business in Burnley for a Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative to join their existing workshop team.

This is a hands-on, operative-level role involving the assembly and fitting of mechanical components, panels and working alongside engineers to support from component assembly to finished product.

You will work as part of a team of five, alongside four other members of the team. The role involves using a range of hand tools, following CAD and engineering drawings, working to specified measurements and tolerances, and ensuring completed work meets the required specification.

This is not an engineer-level position, and a time-served apprenticeship or formal engineering qualification is not required. Practical ability, attention to detail, reliability and a willingness to learn are more important.

Key responsibilities:

• Carrying out hands-on mechanical assembly work using a variety of hand tools.

• Screwing, fitting and securing panels, components and associated fittings.

• Following CAD and engineering drawings to assemble components correctly.

• Working accurately to specified measurements and tolerances.

• Carrying out mechanical fitting, including assisting with pipework fitting.

• Checking completed assemblies to ensure work meets the required specification.

• Using hand tools safely and correctly.

• Supporting other members of the wider team with general workshop duties.

• Assisting with occasional warehouse and additional ad-hoc duties as required.

• Keeping work areas clean, tidy, free of hazards and organised.

• Working flexibly as part of a small team, with everyone expected to assist where needed to keep work progressing.

Working hours:

• Monday to Friday, generally working 8:00am until 4:300pm / 5:00pm.

• Allocated AM and PM break (paid), 30 minutes (unpaid lunch.

• There may be occasions where working beyond 5:00pm is required depending on workload and business requirements.

Contract & progression:

The position will initially be offered on a 3-month temporary probationary basis through NW Recruitment Services Ltd, with the intention of moving to a permanent position for the right candidate.

On successful completion of the probationary period (12 weeks), the permanent salary will be and equivalent of £28,500 per annum.

This is a genuine opportunity to join an established manufacturing environment, develop your practical mechanical assembly skills and become a permanent member of a small, hands-on team. Mechanical Assembler / Assembly Operative

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