Mechanical Fitter/ Mechanical Assembler

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & safety emphasis

Job summary

Team Jobs - Strategic Accounts is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Fitter for our Christchurch site. The role focuses on assembling, testing and maintaining safety-critical aerospace components within a highly regulated environment.

Experience in aerospace, aircraft or manufacturing settings is essential, with capability to read drawings and follow procedures. Roles include OCQ and working in Lean production, with a contract initially up to 6 months and potential extension.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of mechanical assembly and fitting applications.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, instructions and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Constructing, maintaining and testing mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identifying parts requiring replacement and arranging orders.
• Manufacturing and assembling products per engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting of ECS & LSS equipment.
• Performing OCQ to ensure assemblies meet standards.
• Ensuring work is completed on time and to quality targets.
• Interpreting drawings and following layouts and documentation.
• Working in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Collaborating with Designers and Engineers to meet production goals.
• Maintaining Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Reading drawings

Quality awareness

Health & Safety

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship desirable

Job description

Location: Christchurch

Pay Rate: £19.51 - £19.89 per hour, depending on experience

Hours: Monday- Thursday, 6:30am-3:00pm | Friday, 6:30am-12:00pm

Contract: At first up to 6 months, with the potential to extend for up to 23 months

The Opportunity

Our exclusive client is seeking an Experienced Mechanical Fitter to join their team in Christchurch.

Our client is a leading provider of integrated avionics, engines, systems and service solutions, supporting aircraft manufacturers, airlines, business and general aviation, military, space and airport operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated aerospace environment, contributing to the assembly, testing and maintenance of safety-critical equipment and components.

Previous experience and knowledge within the aerospace/aircraft industry is essential. Manufacturing experience may also be considered where candidates can demonstrate the required mechanical fitting skills and understanding of working within a safety-critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Constructing, maintaining and testing mechanical equipment, machinery and components.
• Identifying parts requiring replacement and arranging orders where necessary.
• Manufacturing and assembling products in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Carrying out mechanical fitting of ECS & LSS equipment.
• Performing Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), including stamping to confirm assemblies meet company and customer standards.
• Ensuring work is completed on time and to the required quality standard to support delivery targets.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and following process layouts and relevant documentation.
• Working effectively within a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Working closely with Designers and Engineers to achieve production and quality requirements.
• Maintaining a consistently high standard of Health & Safety.

About You

• Practical knowledge of mechanical assembly and fitting applications.
• Previous experience within an aerospace, aircraft or manufacturing environment.
• An understanding of aerospace practices and the importance of working on safety-critical equipment.
• The ability to accurately read and follow engineering drawings, instructions and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• A proactive approach to Health & Safety.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while also using your own initiative.
• Flexibility and a willingness to support changing production requirements.
• Experience working in a customer-focused environment and achieving targets.
• Basic PC literacy.
• An understanding of Continuous Improvement principles.

Qualifications & Training

• An Engineering Apprenticeship would be desirable but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to join a respected organisation operating within the aerospace and aviation sector, offering the chance to utilise your mechanical fitting experience in a technically focused and safety-critical environment.

If you have the required aerospace or manufacturing experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would like to hear from you.

Mandatory Security Requirements

• Proof of legal right to work
• Criminal Records Check / UK DBS
• Drugs screening Due to site security requirements, applicants must hold UK, EU or NATO nationality.

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