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Mechanical Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)  12-Month Contract | Wortley, Leeds | £35,932 + Annual Bonus | Realistic Route to Permanent | Global engineering company — roles like this don’t come up often.  You’ll be assembling and testing precision metal forming equipment for one of the world’s most recognised engineering brands — a company that’s won the Queen’s Award for Enterprise three times. This isn’t a line-building job. It’s skilled mechanical fitter work, with complexity, variety, and real engineering credibility. If you’re a mechanical fitter in Leeds looking for your next contract, read on.  Why This Contract Stands Out  £35,932 per year + non-contractual annual bonus — competitive for skilled mechanical fitter roles in the Leeds area.  33 days annual leave — well above average for contract positions.  Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included.  Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds facility.  12-month fixed-term contract with a realistic route to permanent for the right person — this client promotes from within.  The Company  Our client is a world-class OEM engineering business operating across 41 countries with an $8.5bn turnover. They’re known internationally for precision metal forming and finishing equipment — and for investing in the people who build it. Multiple Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, Innovation, and Sustainable Development. A global name. A Leeds operation. A proper engineering environment.  The Role  Based at the Wortley, Leeds site, you’ll play a key role in the assembly and testing of bespoke OEM machinery to precise customer specifications. This isn’t repetitive production work — you’ll be involved in problem solving, supporting less experienced colleagues, and contributing to non-conformance investigations. If you’ve got depth as a mechanical fitter, there’s room to use it.  Day-to-day responsibilities include:  Assembly and testing of OEM machinery to meet customer requirements and engineering drawings  Delegating and supporting semi-skilled colleagues on non-complex assembly tasks  Carrying out Operator Asset Care and maintaining 6S standards  Escalating parts, drawings, routings, and machine faults through the correct channels  Participating in non-conformance investigations using 5Y/8D methodology  Following stock control procedures accurately  Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters  About You  We’re looking for an experienced mechanical fitter who takes quality and safety seriously. You’ll need:  Apprentice-trained or NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical engineering discipline  Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar mechanical assembly or fitting role  Confident reading engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and standard operating procedures  Experience working to tight tolerances in a precision engineering environment  Familiarity with 6S, lean manufacturing, or structured problem-solving tools (5Y/8D an advantage)  Any background in metal forming, press tooling, or industrial OEM machinery is a distinct advantage  Flexible, proactive, team-oriented — and someone who doesn’t need to be told twice to escalate a problem  How to Apply  This role is available now and likely to move quickly. Apply directly through this listing or send your CV to Cubed Talent. If you’re in two minds about whether it’s the right fit, call us for a straight conversation — we’d rather spend five minutes on the phone than have you miss out. 

Assembly Fitter — Leeds (LS12)  12-Month Contract | Wortley, Leeds | £29,750 | No Formal Qualifications Required | Route to Permanent  Global engineering company | Leeds LS12 | No formal qualifications needed—just solid mechanical skills.  We’re recruiting multiple Assembly Fitters—semi-skilled and skilled—for a 12-month contract 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 Contract Stands Out  £29,750–£35,932 per year depending on qualifications—NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline takes you to the top of the range.  33 days annual leave—well above the norm for contract work.  Enhanced pension scheme and health cash plan included from day one.  Free on-site parking at the Wortley, Leeds site.  12-month fixed-term contract offered directly with the client—many team members have had contracts extended or converted to permanent. Not guaranteed, but it happens regularly.  Multiple roles available—both semi-skilled and skilled levels. We’ll talk to you about where you fit.  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:  Building sub-assemblies using standard operating procedures and fixtures  Preparing components for painting (washing and masking) and finishing after paint (re-tapping, reaming, cleaning)  Marking off, drilling, and tapping  Installing exterior equipment: nameplates, guard switches, hydraulic hoses, and pumps  Routing steel and nylon pipework  Unpacking and preparing parts for assembly  Fitting non-electrical services prior to testing  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:  Solid hand tool experience from a manufacturing, engineering, or assembly environment  Confidence working with mechanical components and assemblies to a defined spec  A background in motor mechanics, machine building, mechanical assembly, or a related trade—whether through work, training, or personal projects  Attention to detail and a flexible, team-first attitude  Willingness to follow standard operating procedures and escalate issues correctly  NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline (desirable, not essential—it moves your starting salary to £35,932)  No formal qualifications? Not a problem. If you can do the work, we’ll put you forward.  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.

Our client, based in Shipley, is a well-established, large-scale manufacturing business operating within a global group. Finance sits at the heart of operational decision-making here, with rigorous reporting standards and a close-knit team that values discipline, accuracy and collaborative working.     THE OPPORTUNITY   This is a hands-on role created to provide real capacity in a busy finance function during a period of change. You'll work directly alongside the Finance Manager, taking ownership of core month-end activities and helping to keep day-to-day financial operations running smoothly. There's genuine scope to make an impact quickly.     WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING   Delivering monthly management accounts, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets to tight deadlines Maintaining the integrity of financial records across Onestream and JDE systems Supporting SOX, internal and external audit requirements Coordinating with cost accountants and supporting the wider finance team Monitoring cost-saving initiatives and reporting on progress Acting as a key day-to-day contact for external requirements throughout the year     WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Part-qualified (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) Manufacturing background  US GAAP or IFRS experience Advanced Excel JDE / SAP / IBS advantageous SOX awareness Strong communicator Deadline-driven   PACKAGE & BENEFITS Salary: £42,978 per annum 6-9m FTC Annual bonus: up to £2,200 per year 33 days leave (including bank holidays) Flexible start and finish times Health cash plan Life assurance scheme     Interested? Apply via Cubed or get in touch for a confidential conversation.