Project Build Fitters

NRL Recruitment; Chorley; Vor Ort; GBP 38.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NRL Recruitment client is seeking a Project Build Fitter to assemble, modify and test mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. A four-day, 37-hour week on‑site with a 30-minute lunch break is offered, plus 185 hours of annual leave and Christmas shutdowns.

You will follow engineering drawings, conduct inspections, operate test equipment, and prepare assemblies for dispatch. City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required, with experience in safety standards and

Qualifikationen

• Proven ability to assemble, fit and test mechanical equipment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety standards.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering drawings and instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time-keeping and reliability.

Aufgaben

• Assemble, modify, and test mechanical equipment in line with drawings and specs.
• Carry out in-process and self-inspections to ensure quality and compliance.
• Operate test equipment following procedures and standards.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipment and dispatch.
• Support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites as required.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Company procedures.
• Provide updates and report any build issues or non-conformances.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external representatives to deliver projects on time.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical assembly

Fitting

Testing

Health & Safety

Communication

Drawing interpretation

Time-keeping

Ausbildung

City & Guilds: Mechanical Eng

Jobbeschreibung

Project Build Fitter

Salary: £37,538 – £39,956 (depending on experience)

Location and Working Pattern

This is a full‑time, on‑site position within the Manufacturing department, working a 37‑hour week across four days (Monday to Thursday). Each day includes a 30‑minute unpaid lunch break. Our client also provides 185 hours’ annual leave plus bank holidays that fall on working days, with 3–4 days reserved for the Christmas/New Year shutdown (27.75–37 hours depending on the year).

Client Overview

Our client is a respected engineering and manufacturing organisation that designs, builds, and tests complex mechanical equipment for specialist sectors. Their commitment to safety, quality and continual improvement underpins every aspect of their projects.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, modify, and test mechanical equipment in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Carry out in‑process and self‑inspections to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Operate test equipment following established engineering procedures.
• Prepare completed assemblies for shipment and dispatch.
• Support installation and commissioning activities at customer sites as required.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental and Company procedures.
• Provide accurate updates and report any build issues or non‑conformances.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams and external representatives to deliver projects on time.

Must‑have Requirements

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, or testing work.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety standards.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow detailed engineering instructions and drawings.
• Flexible approach to working hours and excellent time‑keeping.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Time‑served apprenticeship.
• CCNSG Passport to Safety.
• Experience handling complex mechanical systems or engineering assemblies.
• Ability to contribute to Health and Safety risk assessments.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.