Mechanical Fitter

Fusion People Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Fitter to safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment in Birkenhead. The ideal candidate should have general engineering knowledge and experience with manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include assembly and repair tasks, ensuring all work meets quality standards. This role offers a pay rate of £17.28 PAYE or £22.47 UMB plus overtime, for a duration of 6 months.

Qualifications

• General engineering knowledge is essential.
• Experience in manufacturing and overhaul processes required.
• Capability to read and understand engineering drawings is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of equipment.
• Investigate faults and report problems as necessary.

Skills

General engineering knowledge

Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes

Able to read and understand engineering drawings

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

Duration: 6 months plus

Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am-4pm, Friday 7.30am-12.30pm)

Pay Rate: £17.28 PAYE or £22.47 UMB + overtime

Note: Must have knowledge of overhauling. Experience in valve repair, overhauling and assembling train components/brakes would be advantageous.

Key Aim: To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
• Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet required outputs.
• Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues where possible. Report any problems to the relevant personnel.
• Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
• Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Support smooth handovers by sharing relevant information with the next shift.
• Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required, including tasks outside the assembly area.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to improve efficiency and workplace layout.
• Raise Non-Conformance Records when necessary.
• Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.
• Ensure tools, gauges, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Work flexibly across different assembly areas and shift patterns, and assist in non-assembly areas when needed.
• Undertake training to support flexibility and train other team members as required.
• Always follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Company policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• General engineering knowledge (Essential).
• Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes (Essential).
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
• Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
• Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).

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