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Mechanical Assembly Technician required by industry leading engineering and manufacturing company, to join their site near Bolton.

Main Duties: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Assembly of mechanical and hydraulic filtration components.
Use of a range of hand tools.
Working from technical drawings.
Inspection, testing and fault finding.
Working to company quality standards.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Previous assembly experience working with mechanical and hydraulic components.
Excellent manual dexterity and attention to detail.
A proactive approach and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Highly motivated and able to work to deadlines.
What we can offer: Mechanical Assembly Technician

Training and career development opportunities.
Company benefits include a retail discount scheme and pension.
If you are already a Mechanical Assembler, Production Technician, Assembly and Test Technician, Mechanical Fitter you may also be suitable for this role.

Please contact Anna Hinton (phone number removed)

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