Mechanical Fitter

TipTopJob; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Group life assurance

Group income protection

Generous annual leave

Private medical insurance

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Flexible working options

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter in Gloucester to join a well-established engineering organisation. The role offers 37 hours per week with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for skill development and career progression in a supportive environment.

The position involves assembling components, fitting pipes and sub-assemblies, and may require travel to customer sites, including overseas. A mechanical apprenticeship and ability to read technical drawings are essential.

Qualifications

• Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical training.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Familiarity with pneumatic drawings advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Flexibility to travel abroad to customer sites if required.

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble machine parts accurately to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Accurately fit sub-assembly parts using engineering drawings.
• Utilise hand tools and power tools to fit and assemble components.
• Use engineering measuring equipment to ensure components meet specifications.
• Drill and tap components as needed.
• Fit and pipe pneumatic and water circuits using copper or plastic pipework.
• Strip and prepare machines and tooling for painting and dispatch.
• Install machines at customer sites as necessary, including overseas travel.
• Adhere to safe systems of work and report any issues immediately.
• Maintain and store all tools and equipment safely.
• Report any non-conforming parts or design issues using the appropriate forms.
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements.

Skills

Read drawings

Engineering drawings

Communication

Basic computer literacy

Travel willingness

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship

Job description

Mechanical Fitter: Gloucester

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter on behalf of our client, a well:established engineering organisation delivering high:quality mechanical solutions across industrial projects.

This days:based role offers a competitive salary, working 37 hours per week, along with a comprehensive benefits package. This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter looking for a stable, long:term role with opportunities for skill development and career progression within a supportive and professional working environment.

Hours: 37 hours per week Monday:Friday, worked over 9 days in a 10:day fortnight (one day off every two weeks).

Responsibilities

• Fit and assemble machine parts accurately to engineering drawings and specifications
• Accurately fit sub:assembly parts using engineering drawings
• Utilise hand tools and power tools to fit and assemble components
• Use engineering measuring equipment to ensure components meet specifications
• Drill and tap components as needed
• Fit and pipe pneumatic and water circuits using copper or plastic pipework
• Strip and prepare machines and tooling for painting and dispatch
• Install machines at customer sites as necessary, including overseas travel
• Adhere to safe systems of work and report any issues immediately
• Maintain and store all tools and equipment safely
• Report any non:conforming parts or design issues using the appropriate forms
• Identify opportunities for process, productivity, and quality improvements

Requirements

• Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent technical training
• Proven ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with pneumatic drawings is advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Basic computer literacy
• Flexibility to travel abroad to customer sites if required

Benefits And Perks

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including company pension plan, group life assurance, group income protection, generous annual leave, employee incentive plan and private medical insurance,
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive work environment that values employee well:being
• Flexible working options and work:life balance initiatives