Mechanical Fitter

Workforce Staffing Ltd; Whaddon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join an engineering team. In this full-time day shift role based in Whaddon, Gloucestershire, you will assemble, fit, and test components for refuelling systems used in aviation, military, and marine applications. The ideal candidate should possess a strong mechanical background and the ability to read engineering drawings. Competitive salaries starting at £30,000 per year, with opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or engineering background required.
• Ability to read and work from manufacturing and assembly drawings is essential.
• Experience in vehicle fabrication or fitting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies and final builds in accordance with engineering specifications.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, alignment, and quality.

Skills

Strong mechanical or engineering background

Ability to read and work from manufacturing and assembly drawings

Skilled in the use of hand and power tools

Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems

Excellent attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Job description

Mechanical Fitter - Full-Time (Day Shift)
Location: Gloucestershire, GL4
Pay: 30-40 k depending on experience
Type: Full-time | Day shift | Overtime available

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our dedicated engineering team specialising in the design and manufacture of advanced refuelling systems for aviation, military, and marine applications. Working on a day shift, you will assemble, fit, and test mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components to produce high-quality, precision-engineered products used worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble sub-assemblies and final builds in accordance with detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Build fabricated assemblies from scratch, including marking out, cutting, folding, pipe bending, and weld preparation.
• Inspect assemblies for accuracy, alignment, and overall quality.
• Maintain a safe and efficient work environment, following all Health & Safety procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Strong mechanical or engineering background.
• Ability to read and work from manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Skilled in the use of hand and power tools for fabrication and assembly.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Desirable:
• Experience in vehicle fabrication or fitting.
• Background in aviation, military, or marine industries.
• Ability to interpret electrical circuit drawings (advantageous but not essential).

Additional Information

• Day shift position with regular overtime available.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).
• Previous applicants need not apply.
• Skilled engineers in this role typically earn over ?30,000 per year (excluding overtime).

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