Location: Buntingford (on-site) - onsite car parking available
Pay: £14.00 per hour + overtime at £21.00 per hour (time and a half)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Start: Immediate start
Job type: Temp-to-perm
HR GO Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Mechanical Assembler to join a busy production team in Buntingford. This is a stable temp-to-perm role with consistent weekday hours, training/development, onsite free parking, and excellent earning potential through overtime and shift premiums.
Shifts (rotating early/late)
Early shift: 07:30 - 16:00
Late shift: 13:00 - 22:00
You will start on the early shift initially, then rotate early/late once the late shift is introduced.
Late shift premium:£1.50 per hour for hours worked after 16:00 on the late shift.
Key responsibilities
Assemble mechanical components and sub-assemblies accurately to specification
Read and follow assembly drawings, work instructions and BOMs (Bills of Materials)
Use hand tools, power tools and basic measuring equipment
Carry out quality checks to ensure tolerance and finish requirements are met
Report non-conformances and support corrective actions
Complete assembly records/paperwork as required
Follow H&S procedures and maintain a clean, tidy work area
Requirements (must-have)
Previous experience in mechanical assembly (or similar manufacturing/assembly role)
Able to read basic engineering/assembly drawings and follow written instructions
Good mechanical aptitude, manual dexterity and attention to detail
Reliable/punctual and able to work rotating early and late shifts (Mon-Fri)
Comfortable standing for long periods and doing light to moderate lifting
Good communication skills and a team-focused approach
Nice-to-have
Experience using measuring tools (e.g., verniers/calipers)
Experience working with BOMs and production paperwork
Any relevant technical/manufacturing qualification
What's on offer
Temp-to-perm opportunity with potential for a permanent role
£14.00 per hour; overtime paid at £21.00 per hour (time and a half)
£1.50 per hour shift premium after 16:00 on the late shift
Monday-Friday working (40 hours/week)
Training and skills development
Onsite car parking available
Immediate start
HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.
