Assembly Fitter

First Achieve Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking an experienced Assembly Fitter to join their team in Bedfordshire. The role involves reading engineering drawings, using various tools, and conducting quality inspections. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical qualification and a minimum of 4 years' experience in manufacturing. The position offers competitive salary, excellent training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Excellent training opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Confident in using air-powered and electrical tools.
• Time-served apprenticeship with rotating assemblies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reading and working from detailed engineering drawings.
• Conducting pressure testing on components.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Using measuring and inspection equipment

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Recognised qualification in mechanical discipline

Job description

Overview

Location: Bedfordshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

First Achieve Engineering are working with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Assembly Fitter to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled fitter to contribute to high-quality projects within a well-established environment.

Responsibilities

• Reading and working from detailed engineering drawings.
• Assembling, disassembling, rigging and de-rigging units.
• Conducting pressure testing on components and completing documentation.
• Producing dimensional and strip inspection reports.
• Safely using air-powered and electrical tools.
• Painting and preparing units for despatch.
• Accurately booking jobs through the ERP system.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with 5S practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve Right First Time (RFT) and On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in a mechanical discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment utilising fitting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality plans.
• Confident in using measuring and inspection equipment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Time-served apprenticeship and/or experience with rotating assemblies (desirable).

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Excellent training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with long-term stability.