Mechanical Fitter

Hewett Recruitment; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global organization seeks Mechanical Fitters in Cheltenham to expand its team due to increased workload. Candidates should have experience in machine assembly and the ability to read engineering drawings, along with familiarity in health and safety standards. Opportunities for travel and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical and pneumatic systems assembly.
• Familiarity with hygienic environments.

Responsibilities

• Build assemblies and sub-assemblies using hand and power tools.
• Oversee projects from workshops to customer sites ensuring standards.
• Travel across the UK and internationally as needed.

Skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Machine assembly experience

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Education

Trained apprentice or qualified Mechanical Fitter/Assembler

Job description

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Are you a Mechanical Fitter looking get involve with a global organization that specialises in the bespoke control automation systems and advanced robotics? My client is looking to expand the team by 2 Mechanical Fitters to support the business with its growing workload.

Mechanical Fitter Key Responsibilities:

Fitting and Assembly:

• Build assemblies and sub-assemblies.
• Construct electrical and pneumatic systems using general hand and power tools.
• Work from engineering drawings, ensuring precision and accuracy.

Project Management:

• Oversee projects from build in our workshops to dismantling and assembly at customer sites.
• Ensure all projects meet the highest standards and deadlines.

Travel:

• Travel across the UK, Ireland, Canada, and the USA as required.
• Rarely required to stay over weekends, with compensation for travel time, overtime, and expenses.

Mechanical Fitter Skills & Experience:

• Ability to interpret mechanical (and preferably electrical) engineering drawings.
• Sound experience in machine assembly, including electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Ideally a trained apprentice and/or qualified Mechanical Fitter/Assembler.
• Familiarity with hygienic environments and health and safety requirements.