Assembly Technician


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£25,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS19 7TU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit an Assembly Technician to join its production team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with mechanical assembly experience who enjoys working within a quality-focused engineering environment.

Your new role

Assemble mechanical components and products to required specifications.

Work from engineering drawings, assembly instructions and technical documentation.

Use hand tools, measuring equipment and workshop equipment safely and accurately.

Inspect completed assemblies and identify any quality or manufacturing issues.

Complete relevant production and quality documentation.

Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality colleagues.

Maintain high standards of expertise, safety and housekeeping.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous mechanical assembly, fitting or technician experience within manufacturing or engineering.

Confident using hand tools and measuring equipment.

Able to understand engineering drawings and technical instructions.

Strong attention to detail and a quality-first approach.

Experience within a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

You'll have the opportunity to join an established engineering business in a permanent position, working within a skilled manufacturing team with the opportunity to further develop your technical experience.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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