Assembly Fitter

Assembly Fitter

Location: Bedfordshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

First Achieve Engineering are working with a leading engineering manufacturer to recruit an experienced Assembly Fitter to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled fitter to contribute to high-quality projects within a well-established environment.

As an Assembly Fitter, you will play a key part in the production process, ensuring that units are built, tested, and prepared to the highest standards. Responsibilities include:

• Reading and working from detailed engineering drawings.

• Assembling, disassembling, rigging and de-rigging units.

• Conducting pressure testing on components and completing documentation.

• Producing dimensional and strip inspection reports.

• Safely using air-powered and electrical tools.

• Painting and preparing units for despatch.

• Accurately booking jobs through the ERP system.

• Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work environment in line with 5S practices.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve Right First Time (RFT) and On Time in Full (OTIF) delivery.

• A recognised qualification in a mechanical discipline.

• Minimum of 4 years' experience in a manufacturing environment utilising fitting skills.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and quality plans.

• Confident in using measuring and inspection equipment.

• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

• Time-served apprenticeship and/or experience with rotating assemblies (desirable).

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Excellent training and career development opportunities.

• Supportive team environment with long-term stability.