Mechanical Fitter

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Banbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4% matched Pension

28 Days Holiday incl. Bank Holidays

Life Insurance

Health insurance

Early finish on a Friday

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection in Daventry is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Fitter/Technician to join the workshop team. You will undertake assembly, build, repair and reconditioning work, with occasional travel to customer sites across the UK, delivering high-quality outcomes.

The role requires experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering, the ability to read drawings, and competence with hand tools. A full UK driving licence is essential, and the company offers a competitive salary up to

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings (schematics) and work instructions.
• Flexible when it comes to working hours.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble, fit and repair products in the workshop and occasionally on customer sites.
• Carry out quality inspections to ensure standards are met.
• Read drawings and client specifications and follow work instructions.
• Maintain safety and company procedures.
• Collaborate with production and technical colleagues.
• Keep tools and workshop tidy and organized.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading technical drawings

Bench work

Hand tools

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driving licence

Job description

We are a specialist engineering company in Daventry who provide high-quality conveyor belts to customers across a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport. Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter / Technician to join the workshop team taking on various assembly, build, repair and reconditioning, with occasional travel to customer sites across the UK or further

BASIC SALARY: up to £33,000 depending on experience

BENEFITS:

• 4% matched Pension
• 28 Days Holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Health insurance
• Early finish on a Friday

LOCATION: Daventry

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Coventry, Banbury, Towcester, Rugby, Wellingborough, Southam, Long Buckby, Lutterworth, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY?

• You’ll get full training on our products and machines, so it's a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn something new and build a career in a very specialist industry.
• You’ll have plenty of variety, responsibility and the chance to develop specialist skills that can really set you apart.
• We have some very prestigious clients across Aerospace, F1, Defence and Space

JOB DESCRIPTION: Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician - engineering, industrial consumables

• Manufacturing, building, fitting and repairing products in the workshop and occasionally on customer sites
• Carrying out quality control inspections to make sure your work meets the required standards
• Reading and working from technical drawings (schematics), client specifications and work instructions
• Making sure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Working closely with colleagues across production and technical
• Looking after tools and equipment and keeping the workshop clean and organised

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician - engineering, industrial consumables

• Have experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment
• Have a practical, proactive approach to problem solving
• Be flexible when it comes to working hours
• Possess great attention to detail and the ability to read technical drawings
• Be competent with bench work and various hand tools
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Hold good communication and customer service skills
• Have a full UK driving licence

THE COMPANY:

With decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, we supply industries worldwide with high-performance engineered solutions built for demanding applications. Our machines and materials are trusted across a wide range of industries, including F1, aerospace, automotive, space and defence.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.