Assembly Technician
18 hours ago
Cambridge
Morson Edge is recruiting multiple skilled Mechanical Assembly Technicians on a contract basis until Christmas with our client, Marshall Land Systems (https://marshalllandsystems.com/), located at their Cambridge site (postcode: CB5 8RX). This role is integral to high-profile military projects, involving the production of specialised vehicles and containers. Your expertise and contributions will be highly valued within a company that truly prioritises its people. Rates of Pay PAYE: £19.69 per hour plus £3.06 per hour holiday pay Overtime (after 37 hours and Saturdays) £29.54 per hour; Sundays £39.38 per hour Umbrella: £27.09 per hour Overtime (after 37 hours and Saturdays) £40.64 per hour; Sundays £54.04 per hour Suitable Backgrounds and Disciplines Coach building Kitchen fitting Sheet metal work and fabrication Joinery Shop fitting Specialist vehicle building, including commercial vehicle installations Key Responsibilities Manufacture, assemble and build specialist projects using engineering drawings and design data to meet business and customer requirements Install rivets using pneumatic rivet guns Apply silicone and sealants using appropriate preparation methods Operate battery-powered and electric drill guns Assemble and join panels and components accurately Torque fastenings, apply torque markings, record data, and complete job travellers Fettle using approved and calibrated tools Inspect components and record findings before passing work to the next stage Treat aluminium and steel panels with chemicals such as Sicoseal Perform drilling, reaming, and countersinking on aluminium, steel, wood, and PVC assemblies Qualifications Essential: Experience in mechanical fitting or joining Previous experience in automotive or heavy industry is highly desirable Experience in vehicle body building, mechanical fitting, or a related trade is advantageous Understanding of assembly processes and techniques Competent skills developed through training and experience, with effective team communication Familiarity with a workshop environment Knowledge of production methods and processes Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and associated design data Understanding of planning methods and organisational skills Good written and verbal communication skills Desirable: Completed City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting, Manufacturing or Assembly, or substantial on-the-job experience Understanding of appraisals and performance development reviews (PDRs) Semi-skilled candidates with manufacturing or production experience will also be considered About Marshall Land Systems Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with a distinguished heritage of British engineering excellence. Originating in Cambridge, UK, and with over a century of innovation, the company has pioneered advances from the nose of Concorde to early hydrogen fuel cell technology that contributed to the moon landings. Today, Marshall engineers continue to develop specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces worldwide. Their portfolio ranges from bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, command and control systems, and battlefield CT scanners. Marshall Land Systems employs 600 people and operates major facilities in the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands. Due to the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates must either hold baseline personnel security screening (BPSS) clearance or be eligible to obtain it. TPBN1_UKTJ