Mechanical Fitter/ Vehicle Assembly Operative

Pertemps Black Country Perms; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Pertemps Black Country Perms is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter / Vehicle Assembly Operative to join our friendly workshop team in Wolverhampton. This hands-on role involves assembling and fitting mechanical components to equipment and vehicles, with full training provided, so previous experience is not essential.

You will use hand tools, assist with hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical system installations, and read engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Interest in automotive industry and cars, motorbikes, or commercial vehicles.
• Experience in mechanical work, vehicle maintenance, assembly, welding, fabrication or production.
• Willingness to learn and operate hand tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and fitting mechanical components to equipment and vehicles.
• Assisting with installation of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Reading and following engineering drawings and schematics with training.
• Carrying out MIG welding activities with training provided.
• Maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
• Working as part of a team to meet required standards.

Skills

Mechanical work

Vehicle maintenance

Assembly

Welding

Fabrication

Production

Hand tools

Job description

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter / Vehicle Assembly Operative to join a friendly workshop team in Wolverhampton.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with tools, fixing things and getting hands-on with mechanical equipment. Full training will be provided, so previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter is not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in vehicle mechanics, assembly, welding, fabrication or production who are keen to learn and develop their skills.

The Role

Workingas part of the workshop team, your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling and fitting mechanical components to equipment and vehicles.
• Assisting with the installation of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Using hand tools and workshop equipment to carry out assembly and fitting tasks.
• Reading and following engineering drawings and schematics, with training where required.
• Assisting with MIG welding activities, with training provided.
• Carrying out general workshop and production duties.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a team to ensure work is completed to the required standard.We are looking for someone who is practical, reliable and enjoys hands-on work. You could have experience in a garage, vehicle workshop, manufacturing environment or production setting.

You will ideally have:

• An interest in cars, motorbikes, commercial vehicles or the automotive industry.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: mechanical work, vehicle maintenance, assembly, welding, fabrication or production.
• A practical approach and confidence using hand tools, or a willingness to learn.
• The ability to carry out physically demanding, hands-on tasks safely.
• A positive attitude, good attention to detail and a strong work ethic.
• The motivation to learn new skills and develop within an engineering environment.
• Full training will be provided, so we are happy to consider candidates from different backgrounds who have the right attitude and practical aptitude.

What's on Offer?

• Full training and ongoing development.
• A friendly and supportive workshop environment.
• The opportunity to build a long-term career within an established engineering business.
• An early finish on Fridays