Semi-Skilled Assembly Fitter
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About the Role
Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)
Permanent Contract | Wortley, Leeds | £29,750 | No Formal Qualifications Required
We’re recruiting multiple Semi-skilled Assembly Fitters in Wortley, Leeds. The work is hands-on, varied, and genuinely interesting: sub-assembly of high-performance OEM machinery for one of the world’s most recognised engineering businesses. If you know your way around hand tools and mechanical components, we want to hear from you - regardless of whether you have formal qualifications.
Why This Role Stands Out
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£29,750 per year + annual bonus
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33 days annual leave—well above the norm for contract work.
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Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included from day one.
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Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds site.
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Permanent contract - with progression routes.
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Multiple roles available.
The Company
Our client designs, develops, and manufactures high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery - operating across 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. They hold multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. This is a serious engineering environment, with the investment and standards to match. Hands-on work, done properly.
The Role
You’ll be working within the assembly department at Wortley, Leeds - supporting skilled mechanical fitters and getting involved in the full range of sub-assembly activity. The work is varied: no two days are identical, and you’ll be building practical knowledge of precision OEM machinery as you go.
Typical duties include:
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Building sub-assemblies using standard operating procedures and fixtures
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Preparing components for painting (washing and masking) and finishing after paint (re-tapping, reaming, cleaning)
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Marking off, drilling, and tapping
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Installing exterior equipment: nameplates, guard switches, hydraulic hoses, and pumps
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Routing steel and nylon pipework
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Unpacking and preparing parts for assembly
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Fitting non-electrical services prior to testing
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Applying sealants and assisting with non-electrical stripping before dispatch
About You
We’re not looking for a CV full of qualifications. We’re looking for someone who is genuinely good with their hands, takes quality seriously, and can follow a procedure without needing to be chased.
You’ll be a strong fit if you have:
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Solid hand tool experience from a manufacturing, engineering, or assembly environment
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Confidence working with mechanical components and assemblies to a defined spec
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A background in motor mechanics, machine building, mechanical assembly, or a related trade—whether through work, training, or personal projects
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Attention to detail and a flexible, team-first attitude
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Willingness to follow standard operating procedures and escalate issues correctly
How to Apply
Multiple roles, available now. These will fill quickly - apply directly through this listing or send your CV to the Cubed Talent team. Not sure if you’re the right level? Give us a call. We’d rather have a five-minute conversation than have you talk yourself out of a good opportunity.