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;

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We are working with a specialist engineering company who undertake the manufacture and engineering works for motion systems. They are recruiting for a Workshop Assembly Engineer.

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.

Key responsibilities as the Workshop Assembly Engineer:

• 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.

The successful candidate will possess;

• 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.

For more information on this position, company or to apply for the  Workshop Assembly Engineer, please either contact our recruitment team on (phone number removed) or send your CV

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