Electro​/Mechanical Assembler

Electro/Mechanical Assembler (CMD-13459) Melksham, England

Salary: GBP
14.4 - GBP
14.4 per hour

Electro-Mechanical Assembler
Location:
Melksham
Pay Rate: £14.40 per hour
Contract:
Ongoing Temporary
Hours:
Monday–Thursday 07:00–15:30 | Friday 07:00–12:00

Are you a hands‑on assembler with good mechanical skills and some experience working with basic electrical or electronic components?

We are recruiting for an Electro-Mechanical Assembler to join a global engineering business in Melksham, supporting the assembly and testing of safety‑critical products used within the rail industry.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands‑on work and is confident using hand tools, mechanical assembly equipment and basic electrical/electronic components.

Working as part of a skilled production team, you will be responsible for assembling, wiring and testing products to detailed instructions and quality standards.

• Mechanical assembly of components and sub‑assemblies.
• Using a range of hand tools to complete assembly work.
• Basic electrical and electronic assembly, including wiring and connections.
• Following assembly instructions, drawings and technical specifications.
• Fitting and replacing mechanical and electrical components.
• Identifying and replacing faulty or damaged parts.
• Carrying out basic fault finding and product testing.
• Using ATE equipment to test completed products.
• Checking completed work to ensure it meets quality and specification requirements.
• Maintaining accurate production records and documentation.
• Working safely and maintaining a clean and organised work area.

We're looking for practical, hands‑on candidates who are comfortable working across both mechanical and basic electrical/electronic assembly.

• Electro-Mechanical Assembler
• Mechanical Assembler
• Electrical Assembler
• Manufacturing Operative with electrical experience

• Previous experience in an assembly, manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Good practical skills and confidence using a range of hand tools.
• Experience with basic electrical wiring, connections or electronic components.
• The ability to read and follow engineering drawings or assembly instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.
• Experience carrying out basic testing or fault finding.
• Soldering experience would be advantageous, particularly IPC-A-610, but is not essential for the right candidate.
• A willingness to learn new products and processes.

The key requirement is a practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to work across both mechanical assembly and basic electrical/electronic tasks.

• £14.40 per hour
• Ongoing temporary contract
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to work within a global engineering and manufacturing business
• Potential for longer‑term opportunities for the right candidate

If you have a mechanical assembly background and some electrical/electronic experience, we'd be keen to hear from you.