Mechanical Fitter

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cheltenham is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a full-time day shift position. The role involves assembling, fitting, and testing components for advanced refuelling systems. Applicants should have a strong mechanical background, proficiency in reading engineering drawings, and skills in using hand and power tools. Regular overtime is available, and engineers can typically earn over £30,000 annually, excluding overtime. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or engineering background required.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies and final builds per engineering specifications.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Mechanical or engineering background

Ability to read manufacturing and assembly drawings

Skilled in hand and power tools

Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Full-Time (Day Shift)

Location: Gloucestershire, GL4

Pay: 30-40 k depending on experience

Type: Full-time | Day shift | Overtime available

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our dedicated engineering team specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced refuelling systems for aviation, military, and marine applications. Working on a day shift, you will assemble, fit, and test mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components to produce high-quality, precision-engineered products used worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies and final builds in accordance with detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Build fabricated assemblies from scratch, including marking out, cutting, folding, pipe bending, and weld preparation.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, alignment, and overall quality.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment, following all Health & Safety procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical or engineering background.
• Ability to read and work from manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools for fabrication and assembly.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Desirable:
• Experience in vehicle fabrication or fitting.
• Background in aviation, military, or marine industries.
• Ability to interpret electrical circuit drawings (advantageous but not essential).

Additional Information

• Day shift position with regular overtime available.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Skilled engineers in this role typically earn over 30,000 per year (excluding overtime).

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