Workshop Assembly Engineer

Workshop Assembly Engineer

Job Location:

Poole, Dorset

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,000 - £31,500 per annum

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 7.30am - 4pm & Friday 7.30am - 1pm

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays;
Enhanced pension scheme;
Death in Service benefit;
Employee Assistance Programme

We are working with a specialist engineering company who undertake the manufacture and engineering works for motion systems.

Reporting to the Workshop Manager, you will play a key role in the assembly, inspection, testing, and repair of hydraulic components, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. This is a varied hands‑on role that would suit someone with a strong mechanical engineering background and experience working to tight tolerances.

• Assemble and disassemble hydraulic components to detailed build specifications.
• Work to tight tolerances, maintaining high levels of precision and quality.
• Inspect components during rebuilds and identify repair or replacement requirements.
• Operate hoist cranes safely when lifting components.
• Use workshop presses for the removal and installation of bearings.
• Support the workshop team in completing tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Assist with inspection, testing, crack detection (NDT), and other workshop processes.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and adhere to 5S principles.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements.
• Undertake additional duties as reasonably requested by management.

• Mechanical engineering experience within a workshop or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assemble components accurately to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge of engineering tools and torque wrench applications.
• Practical engineering skills and a hands‑on approach.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible, professional, and proactive attitude.

Please contact our recruitment team or send your CV to apply for this role.

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