Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembly Technician

Endoline Automation; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance at 3 Times Salary

24 Days of Annual Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

Endoline Automation in Biggleswade is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to assemble high-quality machinery and specialist sub-assemblies. You will read assembly and pneumatic drawings, run field wiring ahead of electrical fitters, and conduct routine inspections to ensure proper operation.

Join a team focused on safety, quality, and meeting customer deadlines. Experience in mechanical assembly and building bespoke machinery is essential for this on-site role at our Biggleswade factory.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly is essential.
• Experience building bespoke or special purpose machinery.
• NVQ/BTEC qualification or equivalent preferred.
• Electrical wiring skills and pneumatics knowledge beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble machinery and sub-assemblies to a high standard.
• Read and interpret assembly and pneumatic drawings.
• Perform pre-assembly wiring and field wiring preparation.
• Conduct routine inspections and tests after assembly/maintenance.
• Adhere to safety protocols and build schedules.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Reading drawings

Pneumatics

Electrical wiring

Education

NVQ/BTEC or equivalent

Tools

Electrical wiring

Pneumatic systems

Job description

Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Assembly Technician

Location: Biggleswade, SG18 8QB

Salary: Up to £34.5K per annum, DOE + Overtime (paid at 1.5x for hours above 38, 2x on Sundays)

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Hours: 8am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8am - 2.30pm Friday (38 hours per week)

• Life Assurance at 3 Times Salary
• 24 Days of Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company Pension Scheme

Due to our continuing success, Endoline Automation are currently recruiting for another Mechanical Fitter to join our growing Production team. You'll be responsible for assembling high quality components and specialist sub-assemblies for our customers across a variety of industries, worldwide. If you have some prior experience in Mechanical Assembly, a positive outlook and enjoy being part of a team, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Endoline Machinery Ltd are a UK based manufacturer of end of line packaging machinery including case erectors, loaders, sealers and conveyors. We specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality end of line packaging machinery.

For over 40 years, our business has developed from designing and manufacturing small case taping machines to its position today as a leading UK manufacturer and worldwide supplier of end-of-line packaging machines and systems.

As our Mechanical Fitter you will be specifically responsible for:

• Mechanically and pneumatically assembling our range of machinery and subsequent spares orders to a high standard
• Reading, interpreting and working accurately from assembly and pneumatic drawings
• Running field wiring in advance of electrical fitters
• Conducting routine inspections to assess the functionality and condition of returned machinery
• Identifying mechanical faults and performing the necessary repairs or replacements
• Adhering to safety protocols and industry regulations to maintain a safe working environment
• Running tests on equipment to ensure proper operation after repairs or maintenance
• Working to set time frames and build schedules

In order to be successful in this role you must have / be:

• Previous experience in Mechanical Assembly - this is essential
• Proven experience in building bespoke or special purpose machinery
• Relevant NVQ/BTEC qualification, or equivalent (ideally)
• Electrical machine wiring skills and experience of pneumatics would be beneficial
• Good problem-solving skills
• Customer focus and the drive to work to the highest standards of quality
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines to meet customer needs
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• H&S conscious
• Good IT skills - able to use Word and Outlook

This role is based on-site at our factory in Biggleswade.

We supply all of our Mechanical Fitters with any specialist equipment required to carry out the role but do expect you to provide your own hand tools whenever possible.

We supply uniform and provide allowance for safety shoes.