Mechanical Fitter

TN United Kingdom; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their dynamic Technology team. This role involves building specialized machinery and components for various international sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical fitting, problem-solving skills, and a passion for continuous improvement. You will work closely with design and project teams, ensuring high standards in equipment assembly and refurbishment. If you thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to develop your skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mechanical/industrial experience required.
• City & Guilds qualifications preferred, with an engineering apprenticeship advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build equipment from assembly drawings and install machinery.
• Refurbish existing assets and support maintenance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Problem Solving

Assembly Drawings Interpretation

Manual Machining

Education

City & Guilds Qualifications

Apprenticeship in Engineering

Tools

Assembly Tools

Manual Machines

Job description

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Hadley Group is a world leader in advanced cold rolled steel technology, with manufacturing facilities in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. We deliver innovative solutions with applications across sectors as diverse as construction, automotive, industrial and agriculture. Our continuing growth and success is entirely dependent upon our ability to attract, retain and develop the best people, and it is for this reason that we promote continuous personal development for everyone working at the Hadley Group.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Hadley Group is a fast-growing company at the forefront of roll forming technology who are looking for an experienced and motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our Technology team in the UK. We design our own special purpose machinery destined for our sites in the UL. Dubai, Thailand, Holland and North America. This role is focused on the build of various machine types, components and subsystems.

You will be part of a small team responsible for the building of production equipment, ranging from small assemblies to entire production lines. Working closely with the Projects, Maintenance and Design teams you will use assembly drawings and manuals to turn the design team’s plans into reality.

This role is suited to a hands-on Engineer who enjoys problem solving and building equipment to the very highest standards. If you are motivated to develop your skills and continuously improve, you will fit in well.

THE ROLE

Primary Roles

• Build equipment from assembly drawings.
• Install machinery (UK and International).
• Pre-build / inspect parts and assemblies.
• Assessment of assets for refurbishment.
• Refurbishment of existing assets and equipment.

Secondary Roles

• Use manual machines to modify/correct parts.
• Raise non-conformances to the design team.
• Fabrication of basic components.
• Generate BOM for missing parts and refurbishments.
• Attend Design and Project meetings.

Tertiary Roles

• Ensure the workshop is kept organised, clean and tidy at all times.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support Maintenance with app tickets.
• Mentor apprentices on rotation within Machine Build.
• Support goods-in.

THE CANDIDATE

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education and Qualification(s)

• City & Guilds Qualifications. Apprentice in Engineering would be an advantage

Experience

• Min 5 years mechanical/industrial experience

Language(s) & level:

• English (fluent), No specific 2nd languages required for the role