Electromechanical Fitter

Pertemps; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist in automation seeks an Electromechanical Fitter/Installer to join their team. This role involves mechanical assembly of machinery and travel for installations in the UK and North America. Candidates should have 3+ years of experience, be comfortable with hand tools, and possess a relevant qualification. Competitive pay and benefits, including private health insurance and career progression, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

21 days holiday plus statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience assembling/installing industrial machinery/conveyors.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools; electrical experience advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and British/EU passport for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical assembly of industrial machinery and automation systems.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Travel to UK and North American customer sites for installations.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical wiring

Using hand and power tools

Pneumatic systems

Self-motivated

Education

Apprentice-trained or qualified Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electromechanical Fitter / Installer (multiple positions available)

Location: Winchcombe, Gloucestershire (offices between Cheltenham & Tewkesbury)

Salary: £15.00–£17.50 per hour DOE + Overtime at 1.5x

Hours: Full-time, Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–14:00 (40 hours/week)

Travel: Approximately 30–40% (UK & North America)

A leading specialist in bespoke factory automation and control systems is looking for a skilled Electromechanical Fitter/Installer to join their growing team. This is an exciting hands-on role working on diverse projects, including conveyors, robotics, packaging machinery, and vision inspection systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Mechanical assembly of industrial machinery and automation systems in-house and onsite
• Occasional electrical wiring and control system support.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and method statements.
• Travel to UK and North American customer sites (typically up to 2 weeks at a time up to 5 times a year).
• Ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards.

Who We’re Looking For

• Apprentice-trained or qualified Mechanical/Electrical Fitter/Assembler.
• 3+ years’ experience assembling/installing industrial machinery/conveyors.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools; basic electrical experience advantageous.
• Experience with pneumatic and electric systems, valves, and medium-sized assemblies.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently or in a team.
• Full UK driving licence and British/EU passport (for travel to USA/Canada).

Why This Role Is Great

• Competitive pay £15.00–£17.50 per hour DOE plus overtime at 1.5x.
• Opportunity to work on international installations with generous allowances and quality accommodation.
• 21 days holiday plus statutory holidays, with additional long-service leave.
• Private health insurance (after probation), pension scheme, and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Career progression and exposure to cutting-edge automation technology.

Additional Info

• Candidates must live within a commutable distance; this is not a remote role.
• Backgrounds solely in Oil & Gas, Automotive, or Aerospace are not suitable unless paired with relevant industrial automation experience.
• No criminal convictions that prevent overseas travel.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, solution-focused fitter looking to work on innovative automation projects in a varied and dynamic environment.

Apply Today – Don’t miss the chance to take your skills global and work on exciting projects in the UK and North America.