Assembly Fitter

Location: Holbeck

Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)
12-Month Contract | Wortley, Leeds | £29,750–£35,932 | No Formal Qualifications Required — just solid mechanical skills | Global engineering company | Route to Permanent
We’re recruiting multiple Assembly Fitters—semi-skilled and skilled—for a 12-month contract in Wortley, Leeds. The work is hands-on, varied, and genuinely interesting: sub-assembly of high-performance OEM machinery for one of the world’s most recognised engineering businesses. If you know your way around hand tools and mechanical components, we want to hear from you—regardless of whether you have formal qualifications.
Why This Contract Stands Out
 * £29,750–£35,932 per year depending on qualifications—NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline takes you to the top of the range.
 
* 33 days annual leave—well above the norm for contract work.
 
* Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included from day one.
 
* Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds site.
 
* 12-month fixed-term contract offered directly with the client—many team members have had contracts extended or converted to permanent. Not guaranteed, but it happens regularly.
 
* Multiple roles available—both semi-skilled and skilled levels. We’ll talk to you about where you fit.
The Company
Our client designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery—operating across 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. They hold multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. This is a serious engineering environment, with the investment and standards to match. Hands-on work, done properly.

The Role
You’ll be working within the assembly department at Wortley, Leeds—supporting skilled mechanical fitters and getting involved in the full range of sub-assembly activity. The work is varied: no two days are identical, and you’ll be building practical knowledge of precision OEM machinery as you go.
Typical duties include:
 
* Building sub-assemblies using standard operating procedures and fixtures
 
* Preparing components for painting (washing and masking) and finishing after paint (re-tapping, reaming, cleaning)
 
* Marking off, drilling, and tapping
 
* Installing exterior equipment: nameplates, guard switches, hydraulic hoses, and pumps
 
* Routing steel and nylon pipework
 
* Unpacking and preparing parts for assembly
 
* Fitting non-electrical services prior to testing
 
* Applying sealants and assisting with non-electrical stripping before dispatch
About You
We’re not looking for a CV full of qualifications. We’re looking for someone who is genuinely good with their hands, takes quality seriously, and can follow a procedure without needing to be chased.
You’ll be a strong fit if you have:
 
* Solid hand tool experience from a manufacturing, engineering, or assembly environment
 
* Confidence working with mechanical components and assemblies to a defined spec
 
* A background in motor mechanics, machine building, mechanical assembly, or a related trade—whether through work, training, or personal projects
 
* Attention to detail and a flexible, team-first attitude
 
* Willingness to follow standard operating procedures and escalate issues correctly
 
* NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline (desirable, not essential—it moves your starting salary to £35,932)
No formal qualifications? Not a problem. If you can do the work, we’ll put you forward.

How to Apply

Multiple roles, available now. These will fill quickly—apply directly through this listing or send your CV to the Cubed Talent team. Not sure if you’re the right level? Give us a call on (phone number removed). We’d rather have a five-minute conversation than have you talk yourself out of a good opportunity