Mechanical Assembler

Job Title:

Mechanical Assembler

Location:

Droitwich
Salary: £15.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Overtime:
Monday-Saturday at 1.5x hourly rate, Sunday at 2x hourly rate

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 – 13:00

(39 hours per week)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Assembler to join a well-established, precision engineering business in Droitwich. This role focuses on the production of high-integrity sub-assemblies for specialist equipment used in demanding industrial applications. Working as part of a skilled assembly team, you will be responsible for the accurate construction of components – particularly those involving copper work – to strict quality and technical standards.

This is a hands‑on role where attention to detail, craftsmanship, and quality focus are essential.

• Manufacture high‑quality sub‑assemblies used in advanced industrial systems.
• Interpret detailed engineering and technical drawings with precision.
• Braze copper tubing to bus bars and fittings (2mm – 6mm diameter).
• Operate air‑powered punching tools and precision assembly equipment.
• Form and bend copper tubing to exact specifications and radii.
• Carry out water pressure testing of manifolds and assemblies to verify quality.
• Ensure all work meets strict internal quality and safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement and maintain high housekeeping standards.

• Proven background in mechanical assembly or copper fabrication.
• Skilled in brazing copper components to a high standard.
• Confident reading and working from engineering drawings and schematics.
• Competent with workshop tools, including air-powered and manual equipment.
• Quality-focused with strong attention to detail and precision work ethos.
• Comfortable working in a production environment that requires accuracy and consistency.
• Plumbing experience or pipe work, and brazing or silver soldering experience would be advantageous.
• Willingness to work overtime when required to support project deadlines.

• Holiday: 33 days per year (Jan‑Dec), which includes 5 extra days above statutory minimum. Additional holiday accrual for length of service: 5 years +2 days, 10 years +3 days, reaching a total of 38 days.
• Pension:
  In line with auto‑enrollment. Employee pays 5%, employer pays 4%. Discretionary bonus up to 11% of salary, paid in March, which can be received as pension or as a cash equivalent.
• Company Sick Pay:
  Probationary period:
  Nil;
  After probationary period up to 4 years: 6 weeks;
  Over 4 years: 12 weeks
• Death in Service:
  Eligible from day one, paid at 4x pensionable salary.
• Workwear:
  Corporate T-shirts/Sweatshirts, work trousers/overalls, and PPE as required.