Assembly Fitter

BlueGate Consulting Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueGate Consulting Ltd is seeking an Assembly Fitter in Luton to build high‑value pumps, electric motors and sealed units to exact engineering drawings and BOMs. You will document torque logs, build records and component tracking, ensuring units pass all tests first time.

The role requires hands‑on experience with precision rotating machinery, strong attention to alignment and a safety‑conscious approach to lifting and PPE protocols.

Qualifications

• Completed mechanical fitting apprenticeship or equivalent proven time served on the tools.
• Proven hands-on experience in the mechanical assembly of pumps, electric motors, or similar precision rotating machinery.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, BOMs and technical procedures to hit tight tolerances.
• Experience completing formal quality records (torque logs, checklists) and raising non-conformances.
• Proficient with workshop manual handling, lifting controls, and PPE utilisation.

Responsibilities

• Assemble advanced pumps, motors, and sealed units to drawings, BOMs and approved work instructions.
• Achieve exact fit, alignment, clearances, and sealing to pass checks without rework.
• Protect finished surfaces and maintain cleanliness for builds and testing.
• Spot fit and assembly faults early; raise non-conformances with engineering before testing.
• Complete torque logs and build records for audit trails from parts to dispatch.
• Rebuild and upgrade returned equipment to the same standard as new.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Pumps & motors

Engineering drawings

BOMs & work instructions

Quality records

Education

Mechanical fitting apprenticeship

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring tools

Job description

Assembly Fitter – Luton, Bedfordshire

As an Assembly Fitter, you will turn high-value precision parts into performance-critical pumps, electric motors, and sealed motor-pump units at the Luton plant. Your technical skill, attention to alignment, and meticulous record-keeping will directly decide whether a unit passes the test bed first time and remains bulletproof in the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assemble advanced pumps, motors, and sealed units strictly to engineering drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and approved work instructions.
• Achieve exact fit, alignment, clearances, and sealing to ensure all units pass dimensional, hydrostatic pressure, and functional checks without avoidable rework.
• Protect critical finished surfaces and maintain strict cleanliness protocols when preparing builds for assembly and hot testing.
• Spot fit, clearance, and assembly faults early. You will actively raise non-conformances and collaborate directly with engineering to resolve them before testing.
• Meticulously complete torque logs, build records, and component tracking so every unit can be audited seamlessly from parts to dispatch.
• Rebuild, revamp, and upgrade returned aftermarket equipment to the same rigorous standard as a brand-new manufacturer.
• Work safely with workshop lifting gear, calibrated tools, and heavy components, ensuring a clean and organised bay for the next shift.

What We Are Looking For:

• Time-Served Professional: A completed mechanical fitting apprenticeship (or equivalent proven time served on the tools).
• Proven hands-on experience in the mechanical assembly of pumps, electric motors, or similar precision rotating machinery.
• Ability to confidently interpret complex engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical procedures to hit tight stated tolerances.
• Experience completing formal quality records (torque logs, checklists) and a preference for raising non-conformances over working around errors.
• Proficient with workshop manual handling, strict lifting controls, and proper PPE utilisation.