Mechanical Fitter

MPI Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Bedford seeks an experienced Mechanical Fitter to assemble and fit mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components. The role offers flexible hours and the potential for a temp-to-perm position. You will need a minimum of five years of relevant experience and a strong commitment to quality and safety standards.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• Minimum five years previous experience in mechanical fitting.
• Proven ability to interpret manufacturing information.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Prioritise build sequence and maintain quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and 5S principles.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Mechanical assembly

Pneumatic system knowledge

Hydraulic system knowledge

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

MPI requires a Mechanical Fitter, for our client in Bedford

£17.44 PAYE, basic week 39 hours, flexible hours. Monday to Thursday starting between 7 & 8 (8 hours shift), half hour lunch, Friday 7:00-2:30 or 8:00-3:30 (7 hours shift), half hour lunch. Temp to perm for the right candidate.

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, flexible with an ability to read and interpret drawings. The role requires the candidate to be able to build large special purpose machines to drawings, in a timely and professional manner. Machine tool background an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and fit mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic components as per Bills of Material, Drawings and Specifications of Company Products
• Prioritise build sequence
• Operate safely, using various hand tools and power tools as required and directed
• Control through best practices, the quality of machines on build
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment in accordance with 5S principles
• Ensure all work is of high standard
• Ensure that all assembly documentation is filled out as required, to include timesheets, build inspection documentation

Personal Attributes

• Apprenticeship trained or appropriate equivalent experience
• Flexibility, motivation and commitment
• Minimum five years previous experience allied to a proven ability to correctly interpret manufacturing information and carry out related self-inspection tasks
• Capable of working with minimal supervision