Hydraulic/ Mechanical Fitter

Aeropeople Limited; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

9 day fortnight option

Annual Leave 25 days + bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Life Assurance x4 salary

Wellness program

Employee discount scheme

Annual pay reviews

Company events

Health allowance

Job summary

Aeropeople Limited is seeking a permanent Hydraulic/ Mechanical Fitter based at Ramsgate. The role is a 39-hour week on-site, Monday-Thursday 8:00–16:30 and Friday 8:00–16:00, with a 9-day fortnight option available.

Primary duties include disassembling and assembling hydraulic and mechanical components from technical data, and ensuring safety, compliance and quality per CAA, EASA and FAA procedures. On offer is a basic salary up to £32,000, with benefits and career progression.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical or hydraulic engineering.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Ability to interpret and follow compliance manuals.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines with high quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble hydraulic/mechanical components to sub-parts.
• Assemble hydraulic and mechanical assemblies from technical data.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and safety standards.
• Ensure quality in line with regulatory and company procedures (CAA/EASA/FAA).
• Assist with other duties related to operations as required.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulic engineering

Numeracy

Literacy

Communication

Detail orientation

Teamwork

Customer focus

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Job Title: Hydraulic/ Mechanical Fitter

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Ramsgate, Kent

Aeropeople have partnered with a global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices who are now looking to hire a permanent Hydraulic/ Mechanical Fitter, to be based at their site in Ramsgate. The successful candidate would be expected to be on site 5 days per week.

Established more than 60 years ago, the company employ more than 21,000 employees in 35 different countries. They are a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets, recognised as a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets. As a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices they offer specialised services for more than 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

This role is working a 39 hour week. Hours of work are Monday-Thursday: 8am-4.30pm and Friday: 8am-4pm. A 9 day fortnight is available to those who want it.

Main Responsibilities:

• To disassemble Hydraulic/ Mechanical components down to their sub/ individual components.
• Working from Technical data carry out assembly of various Hydraulic and Mechanical assemblies, components ready for final testing/ final inspection
• Maintain and ensure implementation of all standard operating practices and procedures.
• Ensure strict compliance and implementation of all safety standards.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained in accordance with CAA, EASA, FAA and company procedures.
• Comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Other duties as required related to Operations or the business needs.

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £32,000 dependent upon experience
• Overtime available at x 1.5 normal rate during the week/ x 2 normal rate at weekends
• Company pension (6% employer/ 3% employee)
• Salary sacrifice twice per year
• 25 days Annual Leave (increases to 26 after 10 years' service) plus Bank holidays
• Option to work a 9 day fortnight
• Westfield health allowance towards services of employee's choosing
• Career progression available and qualifications/ training funded by company
• Annual pay reviews as standard/ additional pay reviews through progression
• Early Finish on Friday
• Free onsite parking
• Life Assurance x 4 salary
• Monthly Wellness Breakfast
• Employee assistance programme
• Company days out
• Charity events
• Employee discount scheme through pension provider (Aon)
• Long Service Awards
• Vouchers to reward non sickness
• Christmas vouchers

About You:

• Background in mechanical or hydraulic engineering
• Numerate and literate – minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• A high level of numeracy and literacy is required, as well as an ability to interpret and follow in detail compliance manuals.
• An ability to work to tight deadlines is essential, whilst maintaining a high degree of quality, workmanship and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work well in multidiscipline/cross-functional teams.
• Customer focused and able to build and maintain robust customer relationships.
• Strong analytical, administrative and organisation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communicator (written and verbal).
• Well organised and self-motivated.

About Aeropeople:

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Aeropeople's expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.