Production Assembler / Mechanical Fitter

Platinum Personnel; Coalville; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Occupational Health service

Retail shopping discount programme

Early finish every Friday

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

SMART pension scheme

Job summary

Platinum Personnel are recruiting experienced Production Assemblers / Mechanical Fitters for a well-established manufacturing client in Coalville. You will join a busy production team assembling heavy engineering equipment.

This role offers a 37-hour week with an early finish on Fridays and overtime available. Starting salary is £31,669 per annum, with opportunities to develop skills in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Experience fitting hydraulic systems.
• Experience working in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand and powered tools.
• Knowledge of overhead and jib cranes.
• Good mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working to tight tolerances, limits and fits.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and assembly of heavy engineering equipment.
• Working within a busy production and manufacturing environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Working to production targets and deadlines.
• Safe handling and movement of production components.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Reading drawings

Hand & power tools

Team player

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Overhead cranes

Job description

Production Assembler / Mechanical Fitter

Location: Coalville

Platinum Personnel are recruiting experienced Production Assemblers / Mechanical Fitters on behalf of a well-established manufacturing client based in Coalville.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Assembler to join a busy manufacturing environment, working as part of a skilled production team building specialist heavy engineering equipment.

Starting Salary: £31,669 per annum.

Hours: 37 hours per week.

Overtime: Optional overtime available.

Monday – Thursday: 06:00am – 14:30pm.

Friday: 06:00am – 11:00am.

The Role – Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Mechanical fitting and assembly of heavy engineering equipment.
• Working within a busy production and manufacturing environment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Working to production targets and deadlines.
• Safe handling and movement of production components.
• Using a variety of hand and power tools.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in mechanical fitting and assembly.
• Experience fitting hydraulic systems.
• Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand and powered tools.
• Knowledge of overhead and jib cranes.
• Good mechanical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working to tight tolerances, limits and fits.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and 5S.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Occupational Health service.
• Retail shopping discount programme.
• Early finish every Friday.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• SMART pension scheme.