Mechanical Fitters

Morson Edge; Fen Ditton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace defense contractor in Fen Ditton is hiring experienced Mechanical Fitters for ongoing projects. The role involves manufacturing and assembling specialist projects and requires solid background in mechanical fitting or automotive industries. Competitive hourly rates range from £19.69 PAYE to £27.09 (umbrella), with opportunities for extension and permanent positions. Candidates with knowledge in vehicle body building or assembly techniques are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Prior experience within automotive or heavy industry highly desirable.
• Experience in assembly processes and techniques required.
• Familiar with a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble projects using engineering drawings.
• Support Production Managers ensuring timely project delivery.
• Maintain production processes according to health and safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical fitting or joining experience

Communication skills

Understanding of production methods

Experience in Vehicle Body Building

Education

City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Morson Talent are hiring multiple Mechanical Fitters for our Aerospace and Defence client based in Cambridge. The role plays a pivotal part in high‑profile military projects, dealing with the production of both vehicles and containers.

Rate: £27.09 per hour UMBRELLA or £19.69 per hour PAYE (PAYE rate has £3.06 worth of holiday pay paid on top of every hour so £22.75 per hour in total). *role is INSIDE IR35*

Duration: ongoing, initially for 6‑12 months (strong potential for extension and permanent prospects)

Hours: Monday – Thursday (7.15am‑3.45pm) half‑day finish on Fridays (7.15am‑12.15pm)

Duties include:

• Manufacture, assemble and build specialist projects using engineering drawings and associated design data to meet business and customer expectations.
• Support Production Managers and Team Leaders, ensuring that all Marshall Land Systems projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest quality standard.
• Ensure all tasks are carried out within the allocated time.
• Understand and work to configuration control processes.
• Maintain production processes and procedures.
• Follow and work in line with Health and Safety management systems.
• Take an active role in continuous improvements, including lean and 5S procedures.
• Maintain a clean, compliant work area at all times.
• Ensure equipment and tooling required is identified to the line manager.
• Attend and support production meetings if required.
• Completion of daily timesheets (TC).

Candidate backgrounds/disciplines suitable:

• Coach builders
• Kitchen fitters
• Sheet metal workers / fabricators
• Joiners
• Shop fitters
• Specialist vehicle builders who have worked on installations of commercial vehicle installation

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

• Mechanical, fitting or joining experience.
• Prior experience within automotive or heavy industry highly desirable.
• Experience in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting or equivalent trade highly beneficial.
• Understanding and experience in assembly processes and techniques.
• Competent skills gained through training and experience and ability to communicate within a team.
• Familiar with a workshop environment.
• Understanding of production methods and processes.
• Competent understanding and ability to read engineering drawings and associated design data.
• Understanding of planning methods and skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable:

• Ideally completed a City and Guilds Apprenticeship or equivalent in Vehicle Body Building, Mechanical Fitting, Manufacturing and Assembly Qualification or comprehensive on‑the‑job experience.
• Understanding of appraisals/PDRs.
• Semi‑skilled candidates with manufacturing/production experience will be considered.