Fitter / Assembler

Apex Resource Management; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fitter / Assembler to join their dynamic team in Leamington Spa. This permanent role offers a chance to work with heavy-duty vehicles, focusing on the assembly of both manufactured and supplier components. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience from manufacturing or engineering backgrounds, showcasing problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. With flexible working hours and a commitment to quality, this position promises a rewarding career in a forward-thinking environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments is essential.
• Ability to read and work to technical drawings and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies and finished machines efficiently.
• Inspect own work to ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Assembly experience

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Mechanical skills

Ability to read technical drawings

Physical ability to work in awkward positions

Ability to operate hand-held tools

Overhead crane training

Flexible working attitude

Tools

Hand-held tools

Air operated wrenches

Overhead cranes

Job description

Fitter / Assembler
Permanent
Leamington Spa
Day shift/Flexibility working rotating shifts.
Salary GBP33, 620.73 per annum + shift allowance (where applicable)

Our client is a world leading, manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. They specialise in heavy duty vehicles and are looking for a Fitter / Assembler to join their team on a permanent basis.

As a Fitter /Assembler you will be responsible for the assembly of sub-assemblies or the finished machine assembly of both manufactured and bought-out supplier components. This is a varied and challenging position for the successful candidate, which will draw from a broad range of skills including problem solving, multitasking, teamwork, and attention to detail.

The successful Fitter /Assembler would ideally have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or Automotive environment and confident with reading and working to technical drawings.

Fitter / Assembler Role & Responsibilities:

• Uses own skills and hand-held tools to assemble painted steel components and supplier components in an efficient manner to maximise production.
• Operates all equipment in a safe manner and reports hazards associated with the equipment or its operations to the Fitting Shop Team Leader
• Fitter/Assembler produces finished sub-assemblies and machines to the required quality standard.
• You will also be involved in the inspection of the machine.
• Self-inspects own work to set quality standards.
• Follows required procedures that are provided to assist in the assembly process.
• Maintains and produces a level of output that will minimise production delays.
• Cleans and maintains an orderly work area.
• Communicates effectively with other workers in the process workflow.
• Assists others in the area when needed.

Fitter / Assembler - Key Skills Required:

• Must have Assembly experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Ideally knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
• Good mechanical skills
• Ability to read and work to drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down and overhead.
• Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform.
• Ability to operate hand-held tools, including air operated wrenches.
• Trained in the use of overhead cranes.
• Flexible attitude to working hours.

Working hours:
Day shift:
08.00-17.00 Monday Thursday and 08.00-12.00 on Friday (38 Hrs)
Rotating weekly shifts:
06.00-14.30 Monday to Thursday and 06.00-12.00 on Friday
14.30-23.00 Monday to Thursday and 12.00-18.00 on Friday