Assembly Fitter / Machine Operator

TN Talent Recruitment Ltd; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TN Talent Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Assembly Fitter / Machine Operator for an aerospace engineering manufacturer in Nottinghamshire. The role involves assembling mechanical components to drawings, drilling, reaming, countersinking, and using hand tools and fixtures.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on mechanical assembly or engineering experience, be detail oriented and able to work from engineering drawings in a rotating AM/PM shift pattern. Permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical assembly or engineering experience essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools and drilling equipment.
• Aerospace assembly experience advantageous but not essential.
• CNC machining experience beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out manual drilling, reaming, countersinking and fastening operations.
• Use hand tools, jigs and fixtures to ensure accurate assembly.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Complete production records and maintain traceability.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical assembly

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Quality-focused

Rotating AM/PM shifts

Tools

Hand tools

Drilling equipment

Job description

Assembly Fitter / Machine Operator

Location: Nottinghamshire

Salary: £33,030 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: Rotating AM/PM shifts

Job Type: Permanent

TN Talent Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Assembly Fitter / Machine Operator to join a well-established aerospace engineering manufacturer.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands-on mechanical assembly or engineering experience who enjoys practical, precision-based work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out manual drilling, reaming, countersinking and fastening operations.
• Use hand tools, jigs and fixtures to ensure accurate assembly.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality standards.
• Complete production records and maintain traceability.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills & Experience

• Previous mechanical assembly or engineering experience essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools and drilling equipment.
• Aerospace assembly experience advantageous but not essential.
• CNC machining experience beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Happy to work rotating AM/PM shifts