Fitter

Premier Placement Services; Congleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Premier Placement Services is seeking a Production Fitter for a well-respected engineering and manufacturing company in Congleton, Cheshire. You will read engineering drawings, set up and operate production machinery, and assemble components to exact tolerances.

The role emphasizes quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement. With a four-day working week (Mon-Thu, 6.30am-4.00pm) and a competitive hourly rate (£17.42 to £19.21 as you train), the position includes an excellent pension

Qualifications

• Three Level 2 qualifications including Maths, English and one other subject.
• NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification or completed engineering apprenticeship preferred.
• Reading engineering drawings and following job cards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job cards.
• Operate production machinery, tooling and jigs to manufacture components.
• Cut, form, shape, roll and assemble materials.
• Carry out resistance welding and joining as per instructions.
• Inspect components and measure with Vernier calipers and Pi tapes.
• Perform quality checks and record measurements.
• Maintain a clean, safe and Lean 5S compliant workspace.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop skills across multiple manufacturing processes and support other teams.

Skills

Engineering environment

Production machinery

Reading drawings

Measurement & inspection

Quality & safety

Teamwork under pressure

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Three Level 2 qualifications including Maths and English

NVQ Level 3 Engineering or apprenticeship

Job description

Are you an experienced Fitter looking for your next opportunity within a specialist engineering and manufacturing environment?

Our client, a very well-respected and reputable manufacturing company are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Production Fitter to join their team in Congleton, Cheshire.

The Role

As a Production Fitter, you will be responsible for manufacturing and assembling components to precise engineering specifications, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and workmanship.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, job cards and manufacturing instructions.
• Using hand tools, production machinery, tooling and jigs to manufacture components to the required specifications.
• Cutting, forming, shaping, rolling and assembling materials and components.
• Carrying out resistance welding and joining operations in line with work instructions.
• Inspecting components and measuring work accurately using equipment such as Vernier callipers and Pi tapes.
• Completing quality checks and recording measurements to ensure products meet customer and company standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment in line with health and safety requirements and Lean 5S principles.
• Participating in training and continuous improvement activities.
• Developing skills across multiple manufacturing processes and supporting other production teams when required.

Essential skills and experience

• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience using production machinery, tooling, manufacturing jigs and assembly aids.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and follow job cards.
• Good measurement and inspection skills, with the ability to work accurately to specified tolerances.
• A commitment to quality, health and safety, and continuous improvement.
• A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good hand-eye coordination and the ability to learn a variety of manufacturing processes.
• Three Level 2 qualifications, including Maths, English and one other subject.
• An NVQ Level 3 Engineering qualification or completed engineering apprenticeship would be preferred

On offer

• Competitive pay: From £17.42 per hour, rising to £19.21 per hour once trained.
• Attractive 4 day working week, Monday to Thursday 6.30am to 4.00pm
• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme.

You’ll be part of a skilled manufacturing team producing specialist engineering products for demanding industries around the world.

If you have the engineering experience, practical skills and enthusiasm to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.