Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Assembler

Company
AWD online
Location
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Salary
TBC

Full Job Description

Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Assembler who has experience working within a high precision engineering environment such as Aerospace, Nuclear, Medical, High-End Automotive or Motorsport is required for a long-established high precision engineering / manufacturing company based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

SALARY: Competitive Depending on Experience Benefits

LOCATION: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands (NG17)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 39 Hours per Week with an early finish on Friday (5 hour day)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Assemblerwho has experience working within a high precision engineering environment such as Aerospace, Nuclear, Medical, High-End Automotive or Motorsport.

Working as the Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Assembler you will be responsible for the assembly and testing of complex mechanical sub-assemblies and final products. This role requires a high degree of technical proficiency and a commitment to quality.

As the Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Assembler you will follow engineering specifications to ensure every component is correctly fitted and secured. This includes a range of critical tasks such as drilling and countersinking, match drilling for precision alignment, and applying adhesive bonding for secure joints. The role also demands expertise in specialised techniques such as helicoil and wet and dry assembly.

As a successful candidate you will have a keen eye for detail, great team working skills and the ability to work to a high standard.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as an Assembly Technician / Mechanical Fitter / Assembler include:

  • Assembly & Testing: Assemble and test completed assemblies and sub-assemblies, following all relevant specifications and Bills of Materials
  • Technical Drawings: Read and interpret complex technical drawings to guide the assembly process
  • Precision Drilling: Perform match drilling, drilling, and countersinking for accurate and precise component fitting
  • Bonding & Sealing: Execute adhesive bonding and wet and dry assembly techniques, including over sealing, to create durable and secure joints
  • Helicoil Insertion: Fit Helicoil inserts to repair or create new threads in components
  • Fastening & Riveting: Carry out a range of fastening tasks, including bolting, pot riveting, and solid riveting
  • Quality & Performance Testing: Conduct a variety of tests to ensure product quality, including electrical bonding, torque testing, and pressure testing

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

  • Industry experience - Aerospace (ideal), Nuclear, Medical or Automotive (high end), Motorsport
  • Working to AS9100 / EASA Part 21 (G) standards (ideal)
  • Must have good team working skills coupled with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
  • Flexible and forward thinker with a 'can do' attitude
  • Ideally located within easy local commute to Sutton-in-Ashfield site

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13843

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Location
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
TBC
Industry
Nuclear
Closing Date
22nd October 2025
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