Fitter

NRL Recruitment; South Cerney; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL Group in the UK is seeking skilled technicians for assembly and site installation of Factory Automation systems. The role involves reading drawings, selecting tooling, and assembling complex assemblies to tight tolerances while adhering to safety and quality standards.

You will contribute to department objectives, support apprentices, and participate in continuous improvement processes. The position requires experience in site work and installation, plus a strong eye for detail and

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Multi-skilled Apprenticeship completed.
• Experience in sitework and installation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain knowledge of FA automation assemblies (TS2, VF, LT, EDC) and related methods while ensuring quality and attention to detail.
• Contribute to department objectives; share information and support apprentice development as needed.
• Read drawings/part lists, select tooling, components and materials to assemble and test efficiently with waste reduction.
• Read and interpret engineering and electrical circuit drawings to meet customer specs and safety requirements.
• Ensure documentation (ECRs, inspection records, SAP outputs) is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide constructive feedback to design on drawings and performance; suggest modifications when appropriate.
• Assemble aluminium (MGE) to required tolerances and quality standards; maintain 5S housekeeping.
• Lead site installation activities, maintain safety, generate HSE paperwork, and manage a site log of activities.
• Carry out other tasks as requested and ensure work aligns with customer requirements, policies, and industry codes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Team collaboration

Education

HNC in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Multi-skilled Apprenticeship

Sitework and installation experience

Job description

Main Objectives and Tasks

• To build and maintain a good working knowledge of FA automation assemblies including TS2, VF, LT and EDC assemblies and their assembly methods, company products and services, customers and working practices, to perform the role efficiently and effectively with a keen eye on the finer details.
• To contribute to the overall department objectives and plan by:
  • Sharing information with others to enable them to fulfil their role inclusive of assisting with apprentice development as and when required.
  • Using knowledge, information and skills in planning and working for the department.
  • Sharing ideas and suggestions for improvements via the team Continuous Improvement Process.
  • Involvement in work area BPS (Bosch Production System) activities to ensure on time delivery and business success whilst reducing waste in our processes.
• To provide a comprehensive, proactive and effective assembly of Factory Automation assemblies by:
  • Agreeing relevant individual/personal objectives, targets and success criteria for assigned activities and own area of work such as, but not limited to:Assembly / Build / Test
• Reading drawings and part lists and identifying correct toolings, components and materials required in order to assemble and test the assemblies efficiently whilst reducing waste within the process.
• Reading and interpret engineering and electrical circuit drawings ensuring assembly meets customer specifications and safety requirements.
• Reading and understanding the requirements as defined any associated Inspection and Test Plan and ensuring all relevant documentation is completed in a timely manner including ECR's.
• Take responsibility for the any documents issued to you in the manufacturing area and ensure their quality, updates and modifications in accordance with the relevant document control measures in place.
• Providing constructive feedback to the design team on performance of drawings and design, recommending modifications where appropriate (see above).
• Completing all necessary paperwork (SAP, rectification sheets, stores requisitions, inspection records, job completion sheets) accurately and on time
• Assembling of aluminium (MGE) to correct tolerances and quality standards enabling connection of parts to drawing and specification.
• Carrying out day to day housekeeping within area of work, ensuring a safe and clean working environment based on 5s principles.
• Checking current stock levels and informing team leaders of any shortages or requirements.
• Communicating regularly with other members of the department, ensuring continuous interaction and contribution to effective team working via use of BPS visualisation technique

Site Installation Operations

• Maintain general site skills and all necessary safety, handling and equipment qualifications in line with current industry requirements.
• Ensure good customer communication skills, ensuring the correct information is given and documented before leaving site.
• Production of all necessary site HSE paperwork including Risk Assessments. Methods statements, working from height etc.
• Maintain and manage a site log of activities and requirements.
• Be able to lead a site team of engineers to complete installation including the effective delegation and checking of work.

General Tasks

• Agreeing job requirements and competencies, participating in relevant training and development and asking for support as required.
• Monitoring and sharing own progress and addressing any changes, taking corrective action as required.
• To ensure the efficient and effective utilisation of financial and physical resources by:
  • Maximising the use of available resources and avoiding waste - BPS principles.
  • Adhering to standards, policies and procedures.
  • Ensuring that own actions fit with and/or enhance others used in the department.
• Regular attendance and contribution to the team Continuous Improvement Process.

Applicable to all Jobs

• To carry out other tasks that may be reasonably requested from time to time, including off-site support work as commonly agreed with the responsible manager.
• To complete all tasks and objectives in accordance with customers' technical, quality and delivery requirements, standard company procedures and policies, Health and Safety requirements and industry Codes of Practice.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Multi-skilled Apprenticeship.
• Experience in sitework and installation

The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.