Skilled Mechanical Fitter 7023

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

Skilled Mechanical Fitter 7023

Location: Coleford, Gloucestershire
Hours: 37.5 / 38 hours per week
Salary: Competitive TBC
Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Skilled Mechanical Fitter to join an established engineering and manufacturing business based in Coleford.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly of pumps and the mechanical assembly of electric and diesel pump skid sets, working accurately from engineering drawings and bills of materials.

Key Responsibilities of a Skilled Mechanical Fitter:

• 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 the appropriate Quality and Production teams
• Liaise with Engineering, Quality, Contracts and suppliers to help resolve build issues
• Communicate build progress, material availability and any issues with relevant teams
• Ensure pumps and assemblies are correctly assembled to the required standard
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across projects and shifts
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced members of the team where required
• Ensure tools and project materials are handled correctly and protected from damage
• Maintain high standards of health, safety and housekeeping within the working environment

Key Skills of a Skilled Mechanical Fitter:

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent with at least 5 years' relevant experience OR
• A minimum of 10 years' mechanical assembly experience
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to confidently read and work from engineering drawings
• Strong mechanical assembly and fitting skills
• Logical and structured approach to work
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to work accurately and maintain high quality standards

The position is shop-floor based and there may be the possibility of shift working.