Fitter

Apex Resource Management; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Resource Management in Leamington Spa is recruiting a Fitter / Assembler for a permanent role. The successful candidate will assemble sub-assemblies or finished machines from manufactured and bought-out components, using hand-held tools and reading drawings.

Day shift with rotating shifts and a salary of £34,881.51 per annum plus applicable shift allowance. Ideally, candidates will have manufacturing/engineering or automotive experience, with the ability to work to technical drawings and

Qualifications

• Must have assembly experience in a manufacturing/engineering setting.
• Ability to read and work from drawings and standard operating procedures.
• Experience with hydraulic and electrical systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies or finished machines from components.
• Inspect and ensure quality of the assembled units.
• Self-inspect own work to meet quality standards.

Skills

Assembly experience

Read drawings

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Hand tools

Overhead crane trained

Flexible hours

Tools

Overhead cranes

Job description

Fitter / Assembler

Permanent

Leamington Spa

Day shift and Flexibility working rotating shifts.

£34,881.51 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 be 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 efficiently to maximise production.
• Operates all equipment safely and reports hazards associated with the equipment or its operations to the Fitting Shop Team Leader
• Producing 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 the required procedures to assist in the assembly process.
• Maintains and produces output at a level that minimises 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 from 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:

Monday - Thursday and on Friday (38 Hrs)

Rotating weekly shifts:

Monday to Thursday and on Friday

Monday to Thursday and on Friday