Assembler/Tester (Double Day Shift)

Location: Stroud

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 + Quarterly Bonus

Shift Pattern - Double Day Shift (Rotating)

Early Shift

Monday - Thursday: 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

Friday: 6:00 am - 11:30 am

Late Shift

Monday - Thursday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Friday: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm

Are you an experienced Assembler/Tester looking for a long-term opportunity within a modern precision engineering environment? Do you enjoy building high-quality mechanical products and carrying out testing to ensure they meet the highest engineering standards?

THOMAS Professional are currently recruiting for a skilled Assembler/Tester to join a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Stroud on a Double Day Shift pattern.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering long-term stability, regular overtime, excellent benefits, and the chance to work on precision-engineered products within a supportive manufacturing team.

Benefits

• £35,000 salary
• Quarterly bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Pension Scheme (5% employee / 7% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (3x salary)
• Paycare Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Free hot beverages daily
• Annual salary review
• Company uniform provided
• Ongoing training and development
• Clean and modern manufacturing facility

Role Responsibilities

As an Assembler/Tester, your responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical assembly of precision-engineered valve products using assembly tools and equipment
• Carrying out pressure testing using high-pressure test cells
• Building and testing products in line with engineering procedures and specifications
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and assembly instructions
• Completing quality inspections and ensuring products meet company standards
• Recording production and testing documentation accurately
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, quality and health & safety
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to achieve production targets
• Supporting continuous improvement and maintaining an organised, efficient work area

The Person

The successful Assembler/Tester will ideally have:

• Previous mechanical assembly and testing experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience working with hydraulic or pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience carrying out pressure testing or functional testing (desirable)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• A proactive and reliable approach with a strong focus on health and safety

If you are interested in this Assembler/Tester opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV.

As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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