Mechanical Fitter

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Taunton, Somerset is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team. The role involves building and assembling special purpose machinery, working from engineering drawings, and using various hand and power tools. Applicants should have mechanical engineering qualifications and experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. The position offers competitive pay with additional benefits like increasing holidays and sick pay.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

Increasing holidays (up to 25 days)

Bank holidays

Free parking

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experienced mechanical fitter/engineer.
• Hold a mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience using hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Building and assembling special purpose machinery.
• Working from engineering drawings.
• Using hand and power tools.
• Fitting bearings, taper lock pulleys, and gears.
• Working with hydraulic and pneumatic pipework.
• Conducting quality checks.

Skills

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Use of hand tools

Use of power tools

Education

Relevant mechanical qualification

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Machine Assembly)

Taunton, Somerset

£18.29 Per Hour DOE + Premium Overtime Rates (5-10 Hours per Month) + Increasing Holidays (Up to 25 Days) + Bank Holidays + Free Parking + Sick Pay

37.5 Hours per Week - Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 13:30

Mechanical Fitter required to work in a varied and technically challenging role. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established company with a global reputation during a busy period of growth.

Candidates will need to be a mechanical engineer with experience working in a technical assembly / machine fitting position. You will hold a relevant mechanical qualification and will have experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, hand tools and power tools.

Working in a team of 5-6 people, the successful Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for building and assembling special purpose machinery based from engineering drawings.

The Mechanical Fitter Role:

· Building and assembling special purpose machinery
· Working from engineering drawings
· Using hand and power tools
· Fitter bearings, taper lock pulleys and gears
· Working with hydraulic and pneumatic pipework
· Quality checks

The Mechanical Fitter Candidate:

· Experienced mechanical fitter / engineer
· Hold a mechanical engineering qualification
· Experience using hand and power tools