Mechanical Fitter I - Hands-On Assembly & Growth Path

Swift Temps South West; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time engineering role

Structured skills development

Progression to Mechanical Fitter II

Training program in manufacturing

Job summary

Swift Temps South West is hiring for a Mechanical Fitter I to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on hands-on mechanical assembly, basic pneumatic and structural tasks under supervision, with a path to Mechanical Fitter II.

You will work in the Production Line team, building high-quality assemblies to engineering specs and production schedules, while developing skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix.

Qualifications

• Practical mechanical or engineering skills are essential.
• Some experience with mechanical assembly or fitting is beneficial.
• Ability to follow engineering instructions and specifications.
• Good attention to detail and quality mindset.
• Positive, reliable, and able to work in a team.
• Willing to learn and develop new mechanical skills.
• Strong awareness of health and safety regulations.
• Capable of working 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 specs.
• Work to production schedules and meet customer deadlines.
• Complete required documentation for machine builds.
• Maintain tools and work areas to a high standard.
• Support daily 5S activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues across production and other departments.
• Develop skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix.
• Assist with induction and training of new starters.
• Identify opportunities to improve build and testing processes.
• Support improvements to procedures, drawings and training docs.
• Participate in continuous improvement and Kaizen activities.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained safely and fit for purpose.

Skills

Practical mechanical skills

Mechanical assembly experience

Engineering instruction reading

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Health & Safety awareness

Meet production deadlines

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Swift Temps South West is hiring for a Mechanical Fitter I to join an established engineering and manufacturing business. The role focuses on hands-on mechanical assembly, basic pneumatic and structural tasks under supervision, with a path to Mechanical Fitter II.

You will work in the Production Line team, building high-quality assemblies to engineering specs and production schedules, while developing skills through the Mechanical Skills Matrix.