Senior Pump and Skid Assembly Technician

First Base Employment; Coleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

First Base Employment is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Fitter in Coleford to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. You will assemble pumps, build skid sets per drawings and BOMs, and ensure builds meet exacting standards on a shop floor in Coleford.

You will read engineering drawings, complete build sheets, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production teams. The role may involve shift work and a strong emphasis on HSE.

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with at least 5 years' relevant experience.
• Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years' mechanical assembly experience is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Build bare shaft pumps to engineering drawings.
• Assemble diesel pump skid sets to engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Assemble electric pump skid sets to engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Complete relevant build and check sheets accurately.
• Identify assembly or quality issues and raise these with Quality/Production teams.
• Liaise with Engineering, Quality, Contracts and suppliers to resolve build issues.
• Communicate build progress, material availability and issues with teams.
• Ensure pumps and assemblies meet required standards.
• Work collaboratively across projects and shifts and mentor less experienced staff.
• Ensure tools and project materials are handled correctly and protected from damage.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

10 years mechanical assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork and communication

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3

Job description

First Base Employment is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Fitter in Coleford to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business. You will assemble pumps, build skid sets per drawings and BOMs, and ensure builds meet exacting standards on a shop floor in Coleford.

You will read engineering drawings, complete build sheets, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality and Production teams. The role may involve shift work and a strong emphasis on HSE.