Fitter

Ingersoll Rand Compressor Systems & Services; Redditch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays policy

7% Employer Pension

Health cash plan

Death in service

Cycle scheme

Electric car scheme

Employee share plan

Costco membership

Employee assistance program

Maternity/paternity policy

Job summary

Gardner Denver in Redditch is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to precisely construct high-pressure compressor sub-assemblies and blocks, meeting strict specifications and customer demands.

You will read general arrangement drawings, assemble diverse sub-assemblies, and develop custom engineered compressor sets with minimal instruction. The role emphasises safety, quality, and lean improvement within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Ability to read and interpret general arrangement drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Build high pressure, reciprocating compressor blocks to high standards within time frames.
• Assemble a wide variety of sub-assemblies for compressors and aftermarket use.
• Construct custom engineered compressor sets with limited instruction.
• Read and interpret drawings and instructions to ensure quality.
• Adhere to Health and Safety policies and requirements.
• Assist in problem solving and repair compressors after test failures.
• Work in a lean environment and drive continual improvement.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Skills

Fitting techniques

Reading technical drawings

Lean practices

Lifting equipment

Computer use

Roller bearing fitting

Piston/cylinder assembly

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

General workshop tools

Job description

Job Title

Mechanical Fitter

Location

Redditch

About Us

Gardner Denver is a leading provider of mission-critical flow control and compression equipment and associated aftermarket parts, consumables, and services, which it sells across multiple attractive end-markets within the industrial, energy and medical industries. Its broad and complete range of compressor, vacuum and blower products and services, along with its application expertise and over 160 years of engineering heritage, allows Gardner Denver to provide differentiated product and service offerings for its customers' specific uses.

Job Summary

In the capacity of the Mechanical Fitter, your key task is the precision construction of high-pressure compressor sub-assemblies, blocks, and custom-engineered products. Uphold high quality standards whilst meeting customer demands and adhering to strict specifications.

Responsibilities

• To build high pressure, reciprocating compressor blocks of various sizes within the designated time frames, to high standards.
• Build a wide variety of sub-assemblies for compressors and aftermarket use
• To build custom engineered compressor sets with limited instruction.
• Accurately read and interpret general arrangement drawings, manuals and written instructions in order to produce a quality product.
• To ensure Health and Safety policies are adhered to and requirements are maintained.
• To assist in problem solving and potentially repair compressors in the event of test failures.
• Work in a lean environment and continually strive in improve the work environment and methods.
• Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role.

Basic Qualifications

• Apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

The role is based at our Redditch manufacturing site.

Key Competencies

• Knowledge of fitting techniques, such as roller bearing fitting, piston/cylinder assembly etc.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings & written instructions.
• Working to lean practices and techniques
• Use of lifting equipment
• Use of computer equipment

What We Offer

• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)
• 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Medial Cash Plan Cover
• Death in Service Benefit of 4 x salary
• Cycle scheme (After probation period)
• Electric Car Scheme (After probation period)
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment
• Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies