Mechanical Fitter

Luton Bennett; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension

25 Days Holiday

Group Life Assurance (5x Salary)

Income Protection

Training and Development

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

A leading manufacturing machinery supplier is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their expanding team in Wapley. The role involves assembling machinery using hand and power tools, as well as securing electrical components according to electrical drawings. Candidates should have experience in mechanical fitting and assembly. The position offers competitive pay, great benefits, and the chance to work in a brand-new facility committed to staff development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a fitter or in an assembly-focused role is required.
• Mechanical and electrically biased candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery according to specifications.
• Use hand and power tools for mechanical assembly.
• Secure and fix electrical components to machine assemblies.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Assembly experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pillar drills

Deburring tools

Grinding wheels

Job description

£16.00ph to £18.00ph DOE + Overtime (1.5x) + 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 Hour Working 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

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 hold previous experience as a fitter or in an assembly focused role. Mechanical and Electrically biased candidates are ecouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working within a growing team responsible for assembling company machines, in line with specifications.

The Mechanical Fitter Role:

• Assembly of machinery
• Mechanical - Using hand and power tools, pillar drills, deburring tools and grinding wheels. Fit pipe, pneumatic and water circuits using copper or plastic pipe work
• Electrical - Secure fix cables, looms, switches and other electrical devices to machine assemblies from electrical drawings

The Mechanical Fitter Candidate:

• Mechanical fitting / assembly experience