Mechanical Fitter
Permanent
Leamington Spa
Day shift/Flexibility working rotating shifts.
Salary £33,620.73 per annum + shift allowance (where applicable)

Our client is a world leading, manufacturing company based in Leamington Spa. They specialise in heavy duty vehicles and are looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join their team on a permanent basis.

As a Mechanical Fitter you will be responsible for the assembly of sub-assemblies or the finished machine assembly of both manufactured and bought-out supplier components. This is a varied and challenging position for the successful candidate, which will draw from a broad range of skills including problem solving, multitasking, teamwork, and attention to detail.

The successful Mechanical Fitter would ideally have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, or Automotive environment and confident with reading and working to technical drawings.

Mechanical Fitter Role & Responsibilities:

Uses own skills and hand-held tools to assemble painted steel components and supplier components in an efficient manner to maximise production.
Operates all equipment in a safe manner and reports hazards associated with the equipment or its operations to the Fitting Shop Team Leader
Fitter/Assembler produces finished sub-assemblies and machines to the required quality standard.
You will also be involved in the inspection of the machine.
Self-inspects own work to set quality standards.
Follows required procedures that are provided to assist in the assembly process.
Maintains and produces a level of output that will minimise production delays.
Cleans and maintains an orderly work area.
Communicates effectively with other workers in the process workflow.
Assists others in the area when needed.

Mechanical Fitter Key Skills Required:

Must have Assembly experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
Ideally knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
Good mechanical skills
Ability to read and work to drawings and standard operating procedures.
Physical ability to work in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down and overhead.
Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform.
Ability to operate hand-held tools, including air operated wrenches.
Trained in the use of overhead cranes.
Flexible attitude to working hours.

Working hours:
Day shift:
08.00-17.00 Monday – Thursday and 08.00-12.00 on Friday (38 Hrs)
Rotating weekly shifts:
06.00-14.30 Monday to Thursday and 06.00-12.00 on Friday
14.30-23.00 Monday to Thursday and 12.00-18.00 on Friday