Mechanical Multi Skilled Systems Fitter

Waters; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global analytical instruments company is seeking a Mechanical Multi Skilled Systems Fitter in Wilmslow. The role involves precision assembly of Mass Spectrometers and works within a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship and excellent fault diagnosis skills. The position offers 25 days of holidays, family-friendly benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

25 days' holidays

Attractive employer pension contribution

Life assurance

Income protection

Private medical

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship is required.
• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required.
• Excellent fault diagnosis skills are needed.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of Mass Spectrometers and associated Sub‑Assemblies.
• Integration of mechanical, electrical and vacuum systems of complex assemblies.
• Contributing to high‑performance scientific instrumentation through technical excellence.

Skills

Fault diagnosis skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship

NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Waters is looking for a Mechanical Multi Skilled Systems Fitter!

Working within a LEAN-focused New Product Operations Group at our pioneering facility in Wilmslow. The role involves all aspects of a product’s life cycle, including early engineering units, alpha, beta, pre‑production, and production phases.

This is a diverse and impactful team; you will play a significant part within the team with the chance to grow and connect with multi-functional teams.

We’re actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone. But simply having a diverse workforce is not enough. We strive to build an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute their best work and develop to their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of teams reflecting the communities they serve.

Responsibilities

The Mechanical Multi‑Skilled Systems Fitter plays a key role in the precision assembly of Mass Spectrometers and associated Sub‑Assemblies, supporting both mainstream production and all stages of New Product Introduction, from early engineering units through alpha, beta and pre‑production.

This position is responsible for the integration of mechanical, electrical and vacuum systems of complex assemblies to exacting engineering standards, ensuring build quality and consistency are in line with all Manufacturing processes.

Working within a collaborative and lean manufacturing environment, the role contributes to the delivery of high‑performance scientific instrumentation through technical excellence, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship.
• NVQ level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent in an engineering field.
• Excellent fault diagnosis skills.
• There is a requirement for a Basic Criminal Record Check (DBS) as part of the employment referencing process.

Benefits

In addition to salary, we work flexibly and provide 25 days' holidays, excellent family-friendly benefits such as attractive employer pension contribution, life assurance, income protection and private medical. With Waters, there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow, develop and contribute.

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters aligns with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.