Mechanical Fitter (Fabrication)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Rugby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product Training

Enhanced Overtime

23 days holiday

Company Bonus

Life Insurance

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Fitter (Fabrication) in Rugby to join a specialist heavy engineering manufacturer. The role focuses on fabricating and assembling chassis-mounted frames and components for road tankers, with work based in a production facility and a requirement to read engineering drawings.

The candidate will operate cutting machinery, drills and grinders, fitting and assembling mechanical components, with a Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication within a heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans.
• Experience operating metalworking equipment (cutting machines, drills, grinders) and using safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble chassis-mounted frames and structural components for specialist road tankers.
• Fit mechanical components, brackets and equipment during vehicle production.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication plans and engineering specifications.
• Operate cutting machinery, drills and grinders to fabricate parts.
• Work Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Heavy engineering experience

Read engineering drawings

MIG welding

Tools

Cutting machinery

Drills

Grinders

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Mechanical Fitter (Fabrication)

£15 – £16 + Product Training + Enhanced Overtime + 23 Days Holiday + Company Bonus + Life Insurance + Free On-Site Parking

Rugby

Are you a Mechanical Fitter, with experience fitting and fabricating within a heavy engineering environment, looking for an opportunity that provides a great package with specialist training?

On offer is the chance to join an expert manufacturer of liquid waste vacuum tankers and jetting equipment. The company has recently undergone a merger, allowing them to invest in advanced technology and increase their manufacturing operations.

You will be working within the main production facility, responsible for fabricating, fitting and assembling chassis-mounted frames, components and associated equipment used in the manufacture of road tankers.

The process will include, interpreting engineering drawings, preparing materials and operating cutting machinery, drills and grinders.

The suitable candidate will have experience fitting and fabricating within a heavy engineering environment or similar.

The Role

• Fabricate and assemble chassis-mounted frames and structural components for specialist road tankers
• Fit mechanical components, brackets and associated equipment during vehicle production
• Read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication plans and engineering specifications
• Operate metalworking equipment, including cutting machinery, drills and grinders
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

The Person

• Experience in a fabrication position
• Background in heavy engineering or a similar environment

Reference Number: BBBH27907a

Keywords: Fitter, Fabricator, Fitter Fabricator, Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Fitter, Metal Fabricator, Steel Fabricator, Vehicle Body Builder, Coachbuilder, Commercial Vehicle Fitter, Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing, Heavy Engineering, Plant Machinery, Road Tankers, Vacuum Tankers, Tanker Manufacturing, Chassis Fabrication, Chassis Assembly, Metal Fabrication, MIG Welding, Welding, Metalworking, Mechanical Assembly, Engineering Drawings, Technical Drawings, Marking Out, Material Preparation, Cutting, Drilling, Grinding, Hand Tools, Power Tools, Forklift, Overhead Crane, Workshop Fabrication, Manufacturing, Production, Rugby, Warwickshire, Coventry

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.