Assembly Technician

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 payOvertime (after 37 hours and Saturdays) £29.54 per hour; Sundays £39.38 per hourUmbrella: £27.09 per hourOvertime (after 37 hours and Saturdays) £40.64 per hour; Sundays £54.04 per hourSuitable Backgrounds and Disciplines

Coach buildingKitchen fittingSheet metal work and fabricationJoineryShop fittingSpecialist 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 requirementsInstall rivets using pneumatic rivet gunsApply silicone and sealants using appropriate preparation methodsOperate battery-powered and electric drill gunsAssemble and join panels and components accuratelyTorque fastenings, apply torque markings, record data, and complete job travellersFettle using approved and calibrated toolsInspect components and record findings before passing work to the next stageTreat aluminium and steel panels with chemicals such as SicosealPerform drilling, reaming, and countersinking on aluminium, steel, wood, and PVC assemblies
Qualifications
Essential:
Experience in mechanical fitting or joiningPrevious experience in automotive or heavy industry is highly desirableExperience in vehicle body building, mechanical fitting, or a related trade is advantageousUnderstanding of assembly processes and techniquesCompetent skills developed through training and experience, with effective team communicationFamiliarity with a workshop environmentKnowledge of production methods and processesAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and associated design dataUnderstanding of planning methods and organisational skillsGood 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 experienceUnderstanding 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.