Mechanical Assembly Engineer

crownholdings· CR_70 CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited
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Full timeCR_70 CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited

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Job Description:

Mechanical Assembly Engineer 12 Month FTC

We are recruiting a Mechanical Assembly Engineer to join our site in Wortley, Leeds on a 12-Month Fixed Term Contract.

About CMbE

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans.  With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Your mission in CMbE

The successful candidate will be responsible for assembling and testing machinery and can making equipment using engineering drawings, machine build books and SOPs to produce quality work to the required standard.

The ideal candidate will have experience participating in non-conformance investigations, and in documenting relevant data. They will ensure compliance with stock control procedures and actively contribute to cost-saving initiatives while providing constructive feedback to the improvement team.

As part of the role, caniddates must be able to prioritise workload whilst remaining calm under pressure. They will have strong problem-solving, mechanical and technical skills and possess the ability to work autonomously. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a high quality of work, adaptability, make sound judgements and take initiative.

About you

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience within the Assembly and in testing Original Equipment Manufacturer machinery. The candidate must hold a minimum of a level 3 apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent.

We require candidates to have good knowledge of Assembly Engineering activities including fitting and testing and a good understanding of Basic Lean Principles. The candidates must have good hand skills to assemble and test can-making equipment to meet customer requirements.

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Where is the Mechanical Assembly Engineer position at crownholdings located?
This Mechanical Assembly Engineer role at crownholdings is based in Leeds. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Mechanical Assembly Engineer role at crownholdings full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Mechanical Assembly Engineer role in the CR_70 CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited department at crownholdings.
Which team or department does the Mechanical Assembly Engineer at crownholdings belong to?
This Mechanical Assembly Engineer position is part of the CR_70 CarnaudMetalbox Engineering Limited department at crownholdings. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Mechanical Assembly Engineer job at crownholdings posted?
This Mechanical Assembly Engineer position at crownholdings was posted on Aug 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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