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Mechanical Assembler - Defence

*British citizenship required/no dual nationalities– see Caveat below*

ABOUT US

Our client is a well-established and expanding manufacturing company, servicing a wide range of industries, including Defence, Rail, and Oil & Gas Sectors (ATEX). Our largest markets are the UK, Europe, and India.

They specialise in the design, engineering, manufacture, project management and installation of electrical and electronic equipment for marine vessels and submarines including specialist lights, lighting and switchgear.

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THE ROLE

Reporting to the Production Manager and as part of the Assembly team, you will be responsible for mechanical assembly for all products in the company catalogue ranging from general light fittings to control & distribution panels supplied to various customers in the defence industry.

Your duties will include but not be limited to the following.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY / EXPERIENCE

· General Mechanical Assembly

· Read and interpret Electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.

· Install and connect wiring, cables, and electrical components.

· Use of hand tools to assemble electrical components.

· Test assembled products for functionality and quality assurance.

· Soldering of mechanical/electrical components including LED boards

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

· Previous experience in mechanical assembly or a related field

· Strong knowledge of hand tools in electrical assembly

· Ability to solder.

· Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.

· Excellent attention to detail and manual dexterity

Benefits

Competitive salary + Over time (when required)

Hours of Work:

Monday – Thursday 07:30 – 16:00

Friday – 07:30 – 12:30

Holidays

25 Days holiday; a combination of floating days and compulsory factory shutdown over Christmas period.

All bank holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 37 per week

Application question(s):

  • Are you a British National with no Dual Nationality. This is essential due to the role being involved in sensitive production of parts for the Ministry of Defence and is required for our internal security obligations to the MOD.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Sick pay

 


Location: Birmingham | Salary: 26000 - 30000 per year | Job type: Permanent | Posted: 23/04/2024

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