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Assembly Technician

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 13.73 - 13.73 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Magor, Monmouthshire

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a well-established and growing company within the steel industry, with exciting growth plans for 2026. They are currently looking to recruit motivated and reliable Assembly Technicians to join their manufacturing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within the industry. The company offers clear progression routes, structured pay banding, and opportunities to develop new skills within a supportive working environment.

As part of the assembly team, you will play an integral role in the manufacturing process, contributing to the assembly of steel products, operating equipment, carrying out quality checks, and supporting efficient production operations. Experience using power tools and reading 2D and 3D drawings is essential.

Working Hours & Pay Rates

From £13.73 per hour

Monday to Thursday: 06:00 – 15:00

Friday: 06:00 – 12:30

40 hours per week + overtime

Overtime

Overtime is a requirement of the role and is typically available during weekends and occasionally during the week to meet business needs.

Overtime after 40 hours paid at 1.5x rate during weekdays and SaturdaysSunday paid at 2x rate (when Saturday overtime has been completed)

Additional Benefits

Target-based incentive scheme

Progression opportunities and pay banding structure

Supportive team environment

Full training provided

Key Responsibilities

Panel Assembly

Build panels in line with technical drawings and work instructions

Follow all safety and production procedures

Inspect assembled panels for faults or defects

Report quality issues, incidents, or process concerns to management

Use of Counterbalance Crane to load materials on the assembly tables

Sawing & Cutting

Operate wall saw machinery to cut boards to specification

Cut materials including CP board and OSB board

Use plunge saws to create tapered and non-standard boards

Ensure all cuts meet technical and quality requirements

Boarding Area

Fix CP boards to external panels

Fix OSB boards onto cassette panels where required

Tape external panel joints when necessary

Ensure all boarding work meets production and safety standards

Quality Assurance (QA)

Carry out QA inspections and quality checks throughout the production process

Inspect assembled Panels to ensure they meet company standards and specifications

Identify and report defects, non-conformities, or production concerns

Complete quality documentation and inspection records where required

Support continuous improvement and maintain high quality standards across production

Overhead Gantry Crane Operation

Operate overhead gantry crane safely and efficiently for the movement of materials and components

Assist with lifting and positioning of large panels and steel components

Carry out daily equipment safety checks and report any faults or issues

Always follow all lifting procedures and health & safety regulations

Lifting completed panels off the assembly tables

Stacking completed panels as per the lotting lists provided by Team Leaders

Loading completed panels onto trollies

Finished Goods & Loading

Prepare completed panels for dispatch

Operate a battery-powered tug to move loaded trolleys

Assist with final loading onto delivery trailers with the straddle carrier

Skills & Experience Required

Ability to read 2D and 3D technical drawings

Experience using power tools such as drills, ratchet guns, grinders, and torque wrenches

Experience using hand tools including spanners and screwdrivers

Previous assembly or manufacturing experience preferred

Experience assembling large panels, equipment, machinery, or construction-based products desirable

Strong communication skills

Ability to work using your own initiative

Computer literacy would be advantageous

Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting

Desirable Skills & Qualifications

Overhead gantry crane licence and experience preferred but not essential

Quality Assurance experience preferred but not essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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