Assembly & Installation Fitter - Shift

Marshall Land Systems; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems in Wales is seeking an Assembly & Installation Fitter to fit and install machined parts, sheet metal components and other assembled parts from engineering drawings and specifications. You will work on rotating shifts 6:00–14:30 and 14:00–22:30 as part of a multidisciplinary production team, ensuring all assembly activities are completed safely, efficiently and to high standards.

assessment centres planned for Oct for start dates from Nov–Dec 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling machined parts and brackets.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Lean and 5S awareness and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install components including machined parts and brackets.
• Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and design data.
• Ensure tasks are completed within timeframes and to quality standards.
• Follow production processes, procedures and configuration control requirements.
• Maintain workmanship and attention to detail; comply with health and safety policies.

Job description

Brief Description

Assembly & Installation Fitter is responsible for the fitting and installation of machined parts, sheet metal components and various assembled parts in accordance with engineering drawings, technical specifications and quality standards. Working on a rotating shift pattern 6am to 2:30pm and 2pm to 10:30pm as part of a multidisciplinary production team, the role ensures all assembly and installation activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, supporting the delivery of projects on time and to customer expectations. We will be holding our next assessment centres in October for start dates from November - December 2026.

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

• Assemble and install components including machined parts, brackets, and other assembled parts
• Work from engineering drawings, technical specifications and associated design data
• Ensure all tasks are completed within allocated timeframes and to required quality standards
• Follow company production processes, procedures and configuration control requirements
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
• Identify and report any issues, defects or non-conformances during assembly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean and 5S activities
• Maintain a clean, organised and compliant work area
• Ensure tools, equipment and materials are used correctly and maintained in good condition
• Accurately complete required documentation, including timesheets and job records
• Support production meetings or team briefings where required

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