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Assembly Technician

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  • Leeds, Kent, England
  • Permanent,
  • undefined,
  • 9200
  • 02/10/2026
Job description

Assembly Technician

Leeds (LS28)

£31,500 - £39,400 per annum

Rotating Shift Pattern | Monday to Friday

Working Hours - Rotating Shift Pattern

Week 1

  • Monday to Friday: 6:00am - 2:00pm

Week 2

  • Monday to Thursday: 12:30pm - 10:00pm

Build Your Future with a Leading Manufacturing Business

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are excited to be recruiting for an experienced Assembly Technician to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company based in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Assembly Technician, Mechanical Fitter, or Manufacturing Engineer looking to join a modern production environment where quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement are genuinely valued. If you enjoy hands-on engineering work, problem-solving, and assembling high-quality products, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Role

As an Assembly Technician, you'll play a key role in the assembly and manufacture of complex mechanical and electrical equipment, ensuring products are built safely, accurately, and to the highest standards.

Working as part of a skilled production team, you'll be involved in every stage of the assembly process and contribute to the delivery of exceptional products for customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assemble large electrical and mechanical components to specification
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical documents, and assembly instructions
  • Safely operate overhead cranes to move and position components and assemblies
  • Carry out mechanical assembly work to high quality standards
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
  • Support continuous improvement activities across the production department
  • Ensure all work is completed accurately and efficiently

 

- No regular weekend working

- Great work-life balance

- Long weekends every week on back shift

Benefits

  • Free onsite parking
  • Modern manufacturing facility
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Excellent public transport links
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a growing manufacturer
  • Supportive team culture and genuine career progression opportunities

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

  • At least 3 years' experience within assembly, mechanical fitting, or manufacturing environments
  • Experience working from engineering drawings and technical documentation
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills
  • Experience operating overhead cranes (up to 120 tonnes desirable)
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • A proactive approach to health and safety
  • A positive attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic

Apply Today

Closing date: 29.10.026

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to donna.gibson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

 

If this role is permanent, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment agency. If this job is a temporary role, Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as the employment business. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job

Whilst we endeavor to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy