Mechanical Fitter in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cambridge seeks experienced Mechanical Fitters to join their team. Candidates will assemble and build units according to engineering drawings and support production management. A City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent is required, along with experience in mechanical fitting. This position offers competitive pay rates and opportunities for overtime on cutting-edge projects.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities with competitive pay rates

Chance to work on cutting-edge projects

Potential for contract extension beyond 6 months

Qualifications

• 3 years' worth of employment references.
• Eligibility for basic security clearance.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, assemble and build units to company's standards.
• Support production managers in meeting deadlines.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Assembly skills

Team-oriented approach

Communication skills

Education

City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent in Vehicle Body Building

Tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

We are recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to join a leading engineering company working on specialist projects for deployable infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality builds and project delivery.

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (07:15 to 15:45), Friday (07:15 to 12:15).

Candidate must be able to provide 3 years' worth of employment references and must be eligible to obtain basic security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• To manufacture, assemble and build units to company's standards.
• Assemble and build projects using engineering drawings and design data.
• Support production managers in meeting deadlines and maintaining budget requirements.
• Take part in continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and 5S processes.
• Ensure all equipment and tooling needs are identified and reported.
• Attend production meetings when required.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical fitting, assembly, or joining, preferably in automotive or heavy industry.
• Skilled in drilling aluminium components and installing blind rivets with pneumatic tools.
• Completion of an apprenticeship (City & Guilds or equivalent) in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting, or Manufacturing and Assembly.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical designs.
• Knowledge of workshop processes, production methods, and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Completed a City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting or a Manufacturing and Assembly Qualification.
• Experience in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting or equivalent trade.
• Understanding and experience in Assembly processes and techniques.

What We Offer

• Overtime opportunities with competitive pay rates.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge projects with a leading organisation.
• Potential for contract extension beyond 6 months.