Mechanical Fitter

Luton Bennett; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading supplier of manufacturing machinery is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their expanding team in a brand-new facility. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for those passionate about mechanical engineering and assembly. You will work with a dedicated team, utilizing your skills in reading technical drawings and using various tools to ensure the highest standards of assembly. The company values staff development and offers excellent benefits, including a contributory pension and private medical insurance. If you have a mechanical fitting background and are ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Contributory Pension

25 Days Holiday

Group Life Assurance (5x Salary)

Income Protection

Training and Development

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical engineer with a background in fitting and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble machine parts using engineering drawings.
• Ensure components are manufactured correctly and to schedule.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Reading Technical Drawings

Pneumatics

Basic Electrics

Using Hand and Power Tools

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Tools

Pillar Drills

Deburring Tools

Grinding Wheels

Measuring Equipment

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Gloucester

A£15.10 to A£16.10 Per Hour DOE + Contributory Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Group Life Assurance (5x Salary) + Income Protection + Training and Development + Private Medical Insurance

9/10 Day Working Per Fortnight - Average 37 Hours per Week

Week 1 - Monday to Friday 07:15 to 16:00 OR 07:45 to 16:30 (Finish 15 Minutes Earlier on a Friday)

Week 2 - Monday to Thursday

Mechanical Fitter required for an industry leading supplier of manufacturing machinery with a reputation of global excellence. This is a great opportunity to join a company who are truly committed to developing their staff. Within this role, you will be based at a brand-new, purpose-built facility and will be joining an expanding team.

Candidates will be an experienced mechanical engineer and will have experience reading and understanding technical, engineering drawings and specifications. Candidates from any industry background are encouraged .

Candidates will ideally be a mechanically biased engineer, apprenticeship or equivalent with a clear understanding of pneumatics and basic electrics.

The successful Mechanical Fitter will work within a team of approximately 10 ensuring that assemblies are manufactured correctly and to schedule.

The Mechanical Fitter Role:

A· Fit and assembly machine parts and sub assembly parts using engineering drawings
A· Using hand and power tools
A· Using pillar drills, deburring tools and grinding wheels
A· Using measuring equipment to ensure components are to specification
A· Fit pipe, pneumatic and water circuits using copper or plastic pipe work
A· Strip and prepare machines for painting and despatch
A· On occasion may be asked to support install teams at customer sites

The Mechanical Fitter Candidate:

A· Mechanical fitting / assembly background
A· Any industry
A· Able to read and interpret engineering / technical drawings