Skilled Mechanical Fitter

Cubed Resourcing; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Leeds is seeking skilled mechanical assembly fitters to assemble and test OEM machinery. Applicants should have NVQ L3 in Mechanical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role offers competitive pay of £36,098 per annum and 33 days of annual leave. Some flexibility in working hours is available. Successful candidates may have opportunities for permanent positions after the contract.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar mechanical assembly role.
• Ability to work to standard operating procedures and assembly instructions.
• Experience in assembling and testing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test OEM machinery to meet customer requirements.
• Delegate tasks to semi-skilled team members.
• Ensure compliance with stock control procedures.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical fitting

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

Apprentice trained

NVQ L3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Are you a mechanical or Electrical fitter experienced with assembling machinery, equipment or complex parts?

We're recruiting numerous skilled mechanical assembly fitters for an exciting assignment assembling and testing complex machinery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role - working to standard operating procedures, engineering drawings and assembly instructions.

Our client is a Global leader in the design, development, and manufacture of high-speed metal forming and finishing machinery, with an $8.5 bn turnover, a reputation for excellence and operations in 41 countries. They have proudly achieved The Queen's Awards for Enterprise for their international trade, innovation and sustainable development.

About the role

Located in Wortley, Leeds, this is a varied role, assembling and testing OEM (original equipment manufacturer) machinery. Duties can include:

• Assembly and testing of equipment to meet customer requirements
• Delegation and support of non-complex tasks to semi-skilled team mates
• Carry out Operator Asset Care tasks
• Ensure the area is kept to 6's standards and audit work areas as and when required
• Escalate any parts, drawing, routings and machine Faults
• Participate in investigations to determine non-conformance (5Y/8D)
• Ensure that Stock control procedures are adhered to at all times
• Provide on-the-job training to apprentices and new employees

Pay: £36,098 per annum / £17.80 per hour

Annual Leave: 33 days

Working Hours: 6am-2pm Mon to Thurs, 6am-11:30am Fri. Some flexibility on start and finish times can be offered to fit public transport capabilities.

These roles are being offered on 12 month fixed term contract direct with the client. There is scope for this to be extended and in previous years, we have seen colleagues gain permanent positions with this client - though as ever, this cannot be guaranteed.

About You

We're looking for applicants that are apprentice trained/hold NVQ L3 in a mechanical engineering discipline and have a minimum of 2 years in a similar role. Flexibility, can do attitude, safety, the ability to work as part of a team and the ability to work to standard operative procedures and assembly instructions are all important skills to bring to this role.

Interested? Please apply online or contact the team at Cubed Talent for more information on (phone number removed)