Mechanical Assembler

  • Permanent
  • Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Posted: 25th August 2026
  • Salary: Up to £32450 per annum + 33 days Holiday, 4 day working weeks
  • Duration:
  • Reference: BBBH17155
  • Industry:
  • Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • Skills:
Mechanical Assemblers required. £18.90 per hour, three-day weekends, 33 days holiday, and a 10% pension scheme are just a few of the benefits available with this growing engineering manufacturer in Leeds.
Due to continued growth, this well-established manufacturer is looking to recruit additional Mechanical Assemblers to support final assembly operations within a state of the art production facility. This is a long-term opportunity for a Mechanical Assembler offering stability, overtime, and progression.
We are interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in manufacturing, engineering, vehicle mechanics, or heavy assembly environments.
The Mechanical Assembler role will involve:
* Assembly and fitting of large engineering products
* Installation of components, pipework, and ancillary equipment during assembly operations
* Preparing units for testing and final build stages
* Reading and working from engineering drawings
* Using hand and power tools within a production environment
In return, the Mechanical Assembler will receive:
* £32,450 annual salary including shift allowance
* Overtime paid at premium rates
* 33 days holiday
* 10% combined pension contribution
* Paid breaks and additional company benefits
Mechanical Assembler Requirements:
* Previous assembly or fitting experience
* Ability to read engineering drawings
* Manufacturing or engineering experience preferred
* Crane or lifting experience would be beneficial
Working Hours for the Mechanical Assembler:
* Week 1: Monday to Friday – 06:00 to 14:00
* Week 2: Monday to Thursday – 12:30 to 22:00
Based in Leeds, the role is commutable from Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield, Wakefield, and surrounding areas.
To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” or contact Conor Wood at E3 Recruitment.
 
 

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