Heavy Equipment Fitter - Day Shift, Early Friday Finish

Platinum Recruiting; Coalville; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Occupational Health service

Retail shopping discount programme

Early finish every Friday

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

SMART pension scheme

Job summary

Platinum Personnel are recruiting experienced Production Assemblers / Mechanical Fitters for a well-established manufacturing client in Coalville. You will join a busy production team assembling heavy engineering equipment.

This role offers a 37-hour week with an early finish on Fridays and overtime available. Starting salary is £31,669 per annum, with opportunities to develop skills in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Experience fitting hydraulic systems.
• Experience working in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand and powered tools.
• Knowledge of overhead and jib cranes.
• Good mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working to tight tolerances, limits and fits.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and assembly of heavy engineering equipment.
• Working within a busy production and manufacturing environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Working to production targets and deadlines.
• Safe handling and movement of production components.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Hand & power tools

Team player

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Overhead cranes

Job description

Platinum Personnel are recruiting experienced Production Assemblers / Mechanical Fitters for a well-established manufacturing client in Coalville. You will join a busy production team assembling heavy engineering equipment.

This role offers a 37-hour week with an early finish on Fridays and overtime available. Starting salary is £31,669 per annum, with opportunities to develop skills in a busy production environment.