Mechanical Fitter

Wallace Hind Talent Solutions; Daventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 4%

Holiday 28 days

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection seeks a hands-on Mechanical Fitter / Technician in Daventry to join the workshop team. You will be manufacturing, assembling, fitting and repairing products in the workshop and occasionally on customer sites across the UK.

Quality checks and reading schematics are essential parts of the role. You will be trained on products and machines, with variety, responsibility and chances to develop specialist skills in a very niche industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (schematics).
• Practical, proactive problem-solving approach.
• Flexible with working hours.
• Good attention to detail and safe working practices.
• Competent with bench work and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing, building, fitting and repairing products in the workshop and occasionally on customer sites.
• Carry out quality control inspections to ensure work meets required standards.
• Read and work from technical drawings and client specifications.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with procedures.
• Collaborate with production and technical colleagues.
• Maintain tools and keep the workshop clean and organized.

Skills

Reading drawings

Bench work

Tool handling

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent working

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We are a specialist engineering company in Daventry who provide high-quality conveyor belts to customers across a wide range of industries including Aerospace, Defence and Motorsport. Due to continued growth, we are now looking for a hands-on Mechanical Fitter / Technician to join the workshop team taking on various assembly, build, repair and reconditioning, with occasional travel to customer sites across the UK or further

BASIC SALARY:

up to £33,000 depending on experience

BENEFITS:

• 4% matched Pension
• 28 Days Holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Health insurance
• Early finish on a Friday

LOCATION:

Daventry

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS:

Northampton, Coventry, Banbury, Towcester, Rugby, Wellingborough, Southam, Long Buckby, Lutterworth, Kettering, Corby, Market Harborough

WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? :

• You’ll get full training on our products and machines, so it’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn something new and build a career in a very specialist industry.
• You’ll have plenty of variety, responsibility and the chance to develop specialist skills that can really set you apart.
• We have some very prestigious clients across Aerospace, F1, Defence and Space

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Manufacturing, building, fitting and repairing products in the workshop and occasionally on customer sites
• Carrying out quality control inspections to make sure your work meets the required standards
• Reading and working from technical drawings (schematics), client specifications and work instructions
• Making sure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
• Working closely with colleagues across production and technical
• Looking after tools and equipment and keeping the workshop clean and organised

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, safety-conscious and takes genuine pride in their work.

• Have experience in a manufacturing or industrial engineering environment
• Have a practical, proactive approach to problem solving
• Be flexible when it comes to working hours
• Possess great attention to detail and the ability to read technical drawings
• Be competent with bench work and various hand tools
• Have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Hold good communication and customer service skills
• Have a full UK driving licence

THE COMPANY:

With decades of experience and a commitment to innovation, we supply industries worldwide with high-performance engineered solutions built for demanding applications. Our machines and materials are trusted across a wide range of industries, including F1, aerospace, automotive, space and defence.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

REF: AM18668, Wallace Hind Selection