Skilled Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer

GBS Automation; Nelson; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in special purpose machinery is seeking a Skilled Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer to join their team based in Nelson, Lancashire. The successful candidate will handle both the assembly of machinery and on-site installations, requiring a strong background in mechanical engineering and fitting. The role promises growth opportunities within the company and regular overtime compensated at premium rates, along with pension benefits.

Benefits

People's pension scheme

Workwear provided

Overtime paid at premium rate

Qualifications

• Multi-skilled with experience in fitting and installation.
• Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings.
• Good fitting skills, experience with machinery like motors and conveyors.

Responsibilities

• Assembly of machinery using 2-D and 3-D drawings.
• Installation and commissioning of machines on customer sites.
• Troubleshooting and fault finding to determine root cause.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Assembly Skills

Troubleshooting

Pneumatic Experience

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

Inventor 3D

Job description

Skilled Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer

Skilled Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer

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Skilled Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer 70% Mechanical Fitting / 30% Installation

Nelson Lancashire

GBS are an Employee Owned Trust (EoT) whereall employees have a 'significant and meaningful' stake in a business. We are an International Supplier of Special Purpose Machinery and are now looking to recruit a time served Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer to join their team based in Nelson, Lancashire.

We are seeking a motivated Multi-Skilled Mechanical Fitter interested to join a small company as they continue to expand.

You will split your time between assembly of machinery at the GBS factory and installations across the UK & overseas. Duties will include, but will not be limited to:

• Assembly of various machines using hard copy/electronic 2-D assembly drawings and 3-D models as build references.
• Installation, commissioning, and start-up of machines on Customer Sites.
• Complete site surveys to support customers quotations and machine breakdowns.
• Complete Troubleshooting and Fault Finding to help determine root cause.
• Engage in and support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• The successful applicant will be able to turn their hand to whatever is required in a small, fast paced company.

The Mechanical Fitter/Installation Engineer will be multi-skilled; the following skills are essential for the role: -

• Level 3 NVQ (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Bench fitting & assembly.
• Ability to read mechanical assembly drawings.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Good mechanical engineering / fitting skills.
• Pneumatic experience.
• Experience in working with items such as motors, conveyors, valves, sensors, couplings & gearboxes.
• Fault finding / troubleshooting on production and process equipment.
• A full driving licence.
• Ability to use CAD design software to interpret assembly drawings (AutoCAD 2D & Inventor 3D).
• Experience working with Food Processing Machinery.

We are looking for a motivated Engineer who is keen to learn and develop, with plenty of growth potential within the business.:

Overtime will be required on a regular basis and is paid at premium rate. The company will provide a people’s pension scheme and all workwear.

Based in Nelson Lancashire, this role is commutable from within Northwest with good motorway links to the factory.

All respondents to this position must be eligible to live and work in the UK – the company are unable to assist with the award of Visas or UK Work Permits.

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For further information call Graham Sutcliffe on 01282 878270. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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