Electromechanical Assembly Technician

Permanent | Gloucestershire £17.50 per hour + overtime at 1.5x

The Opportunity

Mploy Group is supporting a specialist engineering business that designs, builds, and installs bespoke automated machinery and integrated systems. The company operates in a project-led environment and is looking to add an experienced Electromechanical Assembly Technician to its close-knit engineering team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys building complex machinery, working across disciplines, and being part of a practical, delivery-focused environment.

The Role

You’ll be primarily site-based, assembling and installing custom-built machinery, with periodic involvement in installation projects both in the UK and overseas.

Key responsibilities include:

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Mechanical and electrical assembly of special-purpose machinery

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Installation, alignment, and commissioning support

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Working from engineering drawings and schematics

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Supporting build, test, and final integration activities

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Occasional participation in customer-site installations

Overseas travel forms part of the role (approximately 30%), typically in short project blocks of up to three weeks at a time.

Essential Experience

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Proven experience (5+ years) assembling or installing industrial electromechanical equipment

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Comfortable working across both mechanical and electrical tasks (bias either way is acceptable)

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Experience building machinery, conveyors, or automated systems

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Able to work confidently from drawings and specifications

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Willing and able to travel internationally when required

Additional requirements:

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Eligible for overseas travel (no restrictions that would prevent entry to the UK, EU, USA, or Canada)

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Holds a valid UK or EU passport

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Own transport required (site not accessible by public transport)

Package & Benefits

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Hourly rate up to £17.50, depending on experience

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Overtime paid at 1.5x

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Private healthcare (including partner and child dependants)

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Contributory pension

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21 days holiday + bank holidays

Please apply in your earliest convenience to find out more