Assembly Technician

Dewsbury, England, Yorkshire & The Humber

Permanent

Assembly Technician (Dewsbury Area)
An opportunity to be part of a ground breaking project and work in a new state of the art manufacturing facility commencing in early 2026
* Are you an experienced Assembly Technician or a hands‑on Production Operative with prior experience working with hand‑tools in a manufacturing/engineering plant?

• Can you get to the Dewsbury for a 7:00 start FOUR DAYS per week? (Mon to Thurs)
• Benefits Package:
  Offering 8% pension, health package, Lifestyle vouchers, company value awards programmes, up to 41 days holiday available
• Excellent Training: A clear development pathway for the technical person craving the chance to level‑up in their career!
• Genuine Progression: A strong history of developing talent, with many Team Leaders and Managers having started in apprentice or entry‑level roles and progressing internally.
• Modern Facilities:
  Enjoy downtime with games and complimentary tea/coffee in modern, warm canteens.
• Safety & Workwear:
  Safety and comfort is a core priority of this organisation. All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is supplied to a high standard, including Top‑quality boots, overalls, Premium air‑fed masks/ respirators to ensure maximum safety.

This role is a dextrous, hands‑on position, offering stability, skill development and clear progression opportunities for the right candidates! We want you! This is a chance to join one of the UK’s leading independent engineering and services companies.

Location:

Dewsbury (easily commutable from Wakefield, Horbury, Brighouse, Morley, Cleckheaton, Tingley, North Huddersfield).
State:
Potential 18 week Temp‑to‑Perm contract of service (like a probationary period)
Pay:
Starting £12.60 per hour, rising to £13.59 after an initial 4 week training period.
Hours Guide:

• Mon‑Wed: 07:00–17:00, Thurs: 07:00–16:30 (37.5 hours standard, weekly paid)

• Optional overtime often available on Fridays (at Time+1/2)

What the Assembly Technician involves:
When this opportunity comes live in January 2026, you could be involved in a wide range of practical tasks:

• Assembling components using various hand and power tools.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Working with various materials, including steel, copper and plastic pipework (conduits, ducting, and pipe spooling).
• Performing quality inspections and adhering to strict Health & Safety protocols.
• Operating cranes and FLTs (Forklift Trucks) – a bonus, but not essential.

• Generous Pension:
  An excellent 8% employer pension contribution (significantly above the UK’s auto‑enrolment minimum of 3%).
• Upcoming Wage Review: A new wage rise is scheduled for April 2026.
• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive health package available for you and your family.
• Flexible Leave:
  Options to buy or sell up to 1 week of holidays, plus an annual Wellbeing Day and Volunteer Days. You could have access to up to 41 days of leave available over the year!
• Lifestyle Perks:
  Access to a variety of online lifestyle vouchers and a company value awards programme.

We are interested in hearing from mechanically or electrically minded individuals with a practical background and a thirst to learn.

• Practical experience with tools and machinery in an engineering, manufacturing or workshop environment.
• Experience in roles such as Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Engineering Labourer, Semi‑Skilled Worker, Assembly Operative (engineering) or Mechanical/ Electrical Assembly Operative.
• Ability to read technical drawings or a strong willingness to learn.
• A detail‑oriented, safety‑conscious and team‑focused attitude.

Express Your Interest:
To be considered for this opportunity in January 2026 and proceed to invitation of a Video Interview, please click Apply Now with your most up to date CV.