Mechanical Fitter I

Swift Temps South West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Structured skills development

Path to Mechanical Fitter II

Training and development

Machine builds experience

Continuous improvement culture

Job summary

Swift Temps South West in Cheltenham is seeking a Mechanical Fitter I for hands-on mechanical assembly within the production team. You will perform mechanical, basic pneumatic and structural assembly under supervision, with development opportunities toward Mechanical Fitter II.

Working within the Product Line team, you will build high-quality assemblies to engineering specifications and production schedules, while supporting 5S and continuous improvement activities and maintaining tools and

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical or engineering skills.
• Some experience of mechanical assembly or fitting would be beneficial.
• Ability to work from engineering instructions and specifications.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Positive and reliable attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop new mechanical skills.
• Good awareness of Health & Safety.
• Ability to work to production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly work under supervision.
• Complete basic pneumatic and structural assembly tasks.
• Build high-quality assemblies and machines to engineering specifications.
• Work towards production schedules and customer delivery deadlines.
• Complete required documentation relating to machine builds.
• Maintain tools and work areas to a high standard.
• Support daily 5S activities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and other departments.
• Develop skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix.
• Assist with the induction and training of new starters.
• Identify opportunities to improve build and testing processes.
• Support improvements to procedures, drawings and training documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained safely and remain fit for purpose.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Assembly experience

Engineering instructions

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Health & Safety

Deadline driven

Job description

Mechanical Fitter I

An established engineering and manufacturing business based in Cheltemham is seeking a Mechanical Fitter I to join its production team. This is a hands-on mechanical assembly role, ideal for someone with practical mechanical skills who is looking to develop further within an engineering environment. You will carry out mechanical, basic pneumatic and structural assembly work under supervision, with the opportunity to develop towards Mechanical Fitter II level.

The role

Working within the Product Line team and reporting to the Product Line Supervisor, you will help build high-quality assemblies and machines in line with engineering specifications and production schedules.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical assembly work under supervision
• Complete basic pneumatic and structural assembly tasks
• Build high-quality assemblies and machines to engineering specifications
• Work towards production schedules and customer delivery deadlines
• Complete required documentation relating to machine builds
• Maintain tools and work areas to a high standard
• Support daily 5S activities
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and other departments
• Develop skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix
• Assist with the induction and training of new starters
• Identify opportunities to improve build and testing processes
• Support improvements to procedures, drawings and training documentation
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and company policies
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained safely and remain fit for purpose

What we are looking for

• Practical mechanical or engineering skills
• Some experience of mechanical assembly or fitting would be beneficial
• Ability to work from engineering instructions and specifications
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Positive and reliable attitude
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn and develop new mechanical skills
• Good awareness of Health & Safety
• Ability to work to production deadlines

What's on offer

• Full-time engineering opportunity
• Structured skills development
• Opportunity to progress towards Mechanical Fitter II
• Training and development within a manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to work on mechanical assemblies and complete machine builds
• Supportive team environment with a strong focus on continuous improvement