Fitter

Orion Electrotech Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PAYE and Umbrella options

Overtime premium rates

Long-term stable work

Military and commercial projects

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd in Wolverhampton is seeking an experienced Fitter to join a growing manufacturing business involved in military and commercial projects.

You will assemble components, fit mechanically, and prepare parts for welding. This role offers excellent earning potential, progression, and a strong order book in a stability-focused company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fitter or similar manufacturing role.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with hand tools and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble light alloy and non-light alloy components to drawings.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly to a high standard.
• Prepare components for welding and production teams.
• Work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment to produce precise components.

Skills

Strong mechanical assembly skills

Reading engineering drawings

Hand tools and measuring equipment

Experience as fitter / mechanical/asm

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Measuring equipment

Manufacturing equipment

Job description

Job Title: Fitter

Fitter - Wolverhampton

Are you an experienced Fitter looking for your next opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a skilled Fitter to join a rapidly expanding manufacturing business supporting both military and commercial sectors.

With exciting new projects underway and a strong order book, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Fitter to join a growing, forward-thinking company that offers long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and career development.

Location:

Wolverhampton

Pay Rates

• Day Shift: £21.93 per hour PAYE
• Rotational Shift: Up to £25.22 per hour PAYE (No Nights)
• Overtime: Available at enhanced rates
• Umbrella Rates Available: Up to £33.00 per hour
• Competitive PAYE and Umbrella payment options available

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble light alloy and non-light alloy components to engineering drawings.
• Carry out mechanical fitting and assembly work to a high standard.
• Prepare components and assemblies for welding and production teams.
• Work efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality standards.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and assembly tools to produce precision-engineered components.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Assembly Fitter, or similar manufacturing role.
• Strong mechanical assembly and fitting skills.
• Experience using hand tools, measuring equipment, and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working within aerospace, defence, automotive, rail, or other precision engineering environments would be advantageous.
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

What's on Offer?

• Excellent rates of pay from £21.93 to £33.00 per hour.
• PAYE and Umbrella payment options available.
• Overtime opportunities at premium rates.
• Long-term, stable work with a growing business.
• Opportunity to work on exciting military and commercial projects.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Fitter looking to join a growing organisation with excellent rates and long-term opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Thank you for your application. Due to the high volume of responses, we regret that we cannot reply to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. For more opportunities, please visit our website.