Mechanical Fitter

ATA Recruitment Ltd; Heathfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Pension Contribution

Excellent Training

Private Healthcare

Job summary

ATA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Fitter / Workshop Engineer in Gloucestershire / South West with occasional stays away. The role focuses on repair, overhaul and refurbishment of hydraulic power units and components in the workshop.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3) and hands-on experience with mechanical and hydraulic systems, plus fabrication, fitting and machining. Occasional travel and training opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3) or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Mechanical stripping and rebuilding of equipment.
• Pipefitting, pipe bending and basic electrical awareness.
• Fabrication, fitting and machining experience.
• Proactive, independent worker with willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Repair, overhaul and refurbishment of hydraulic power units and hydraulic/pneumatic components in the workshop.
• Strip down of hydraulic power units and components such as cylinders, pumps and motors.
• Rebuild and assemble hydraulic power units for customers; pressure testing components.
• Fabrication, welding and machining as required.
• Follow engineering drawings and assembly instructions.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Hydraulic systems

Fabrication

Machining

Pipefitting

Electric awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Role

Mechanical Fiiter / Workshop Engineer

Salary

£36,000

Location

Gloucestershire / South West with Occasional Stay Aways

Shift Pattern

Days - Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Excellent Pension Contribution
• Excellent Training
• Private Healthcare

The Company

A reputable and thriving company that design, manufacture, install and service fluid power systems and components for clients across Aerospace, Automotive and Manufacturing. They have continued to grow and evolve and have expand to supply to other sectors, therefore seen as a market leader within their industry. Additionally, they have made huge investment in their infrastructure and systems to have the most up to date technology that means that their customer benefit from a more streamlined process. They offers fantastic training opportunities for their Onsite Service Team including yearly budget allocations for development, detailed training and Health & Safety Training.

With over 50years in operation, maintaining their high standards of production and continuously investing in along with significant growth and a healthy growing order book and turnover, they are looking to add to their team and therefore have an opportunity for Mechanical Fitter / Workshop Engineer who is looking to make an instant impact on a site and contribute to the growth of the business through hard work, commitment and dedication.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for the repair, overhaul an refurbishment of hydraulic power units, hydraulic components and pneumatic components in the workshop,

Other responsibilities will include, but not limiting to;

• Stripping down of hydraulic power units and components
• Components include cylinders, pumps, motors
• Specufying what's wrong with the components and providing written reports
• Re-building and assembling hydraulic power units to go to customer
• Pressure testing components
• Basic fabrications - welding of parts and machining
• Inspection of components
• Using engineering drawings to follow assembly instructions

The Candidate

The ideal Mechanical Fitter will have:

• Mechanical Engineering Qualification, ideally Level 3
• Hands-on experience working on mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Mechanical stripping and re-building of equipment
• Pipefitting, pipe bending and basic electric awareness
• Fabrication, Fitting and Machining experience
• A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently
• Flexible and able to work away occasionally
• A willingness to learn and develop through ongoing training

The business is happy to consider experienced engineers, maintenance engineers with strong hydraulic systems or Fluidpower exposure

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation