Mechanical Fitter

RE Recruitment; Coleford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RE Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter for a well-established engineering business. The role focuses on mechanical assembly of pump systems, reading drawings, and working within a collaborative production team in a busy manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will build bare shaft pumps, assemble pump skid sets, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. This permanent, full-time position offers varied work and opportunities to develop technical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Fitter in manufacturing/engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or substantial fitting/assembly experience.

Responsibilities

• Build bare shaft pumps from engineering drawings.
• Assemble electric and diesel pump skid sets.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Prepare pumps for testing and complete production documentation.
• Identify and report assembly and quality issues.
• Support and guide less experienced team members.

Skills

Reading drawings

Mechanical fitting

Assembly skills

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / NVQ Level 3

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Competitive Salary Permanent

Are you an experienced Mechanical Fitter looking for your next opportunity within a busy manufacturing and engineering environment?

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join a well-established engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong mechanical assembly and fitting skills who is confident reading engineering drawings and working as part of a collaborative production team.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the mechanical assembly and fitting of pump systems, including electric and diesel pump skid sets, working from engineering drawings and bills of materials.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Building bare shaft pumps from engineering drawings
• Assembling electric and diesel pump skid sets
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and bills of materials
• Completing production check sheets and documentation
• Identifying and reporting assembly and quality issues
• Working closely with Engineering, QA, Planning and other departments to resolve build issues
• Communicating build progress and any issues to supervisors and managers
• Preparing completed pumps for testing
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping
• Supporting and guiding less experienced members of the team where required

About You

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter with:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, relevant experience; or significant mechanical fitting/assembly experience
• Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
• The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical fitting and assembly skills
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A logical and structured approach to work
• A positive, "can-do" attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A strong commitment to health and safety

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Permanent position with a well-established engineering business
• Full-time hours
• Varied and interesting engineering work
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist manufacturing environment

Shifts: Some shift working may be required

All applications are treated in confidence.

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